Job Description
Secondary Media and Film Studies Teacher - Islington
Start Date: September 2025
Full Time | Long Term
Salary: London MPS/UPS
Are you a passionate and creative Media and Film Studies Teacher looking for an exciting new opportunity? Tradewind Recruitment is supporting a vibrant secondary school in Islington seeking a dedicated teacher to join their team from September 2025.
This role offers a fantastic chance to inspire students through engaging lessons in media theory, film analysis, and practical production skills within a supportive school community.
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The Role
As a Media and Film Studies Teacher, you will:
* Plan and deliver stimulating lessons across Key Stage 4 and 5, including GCSE and A-Level Media and Film Studies
* Develop students' critical understanding of media concepts, genres, and production techniques
* Use a variety of teaching methods to cater for diverse learning styles and abilities
* Prepare students for assessments and support their academic progress
* Encourage participation in media-related extracurricular activities and projects
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Person Specification / Requirements
To be successful, you will:
* Hold QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
* Have experience teaching Media and Film Studies at GCSE and A-Level
* Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and excellent classroom management
* Hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS
* Have the legal right to work in the UK
* Provide a CV covering the last 10 years of employment history where possible
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About the School (This Client)
Located in the creative and culturally rich borough of Islington, this school is known for its innovative approach to teaching and strong student support. The recent Ofsted report praises the school's "broad and ambitious curriculum and excellent leadership."
The school fosters an inclusive environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and student wellbeing.
Well connected by London Underground, Overground, and bus routes, the school is easily accessible from across London.
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Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?
* Dedicated consultant support from registration to placement
* Fast and easy virtual registration process
* Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses via The National College
* Competitive PAYE pay - no umbrella companies
* Convenient online timesheet submission
* Flexible daily, long-term, and permanent roles available locally
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If you're a committed Media and Film Studies Teacher ready to inspire students in Islington, get in touch today!
📞 Contact: Leanne King
📧 Email: leanne.king@twrecruitment.com
📱 Phone: 0207 845 5450
Apply now with Tradewind Recruitment and take your teaching career to the next level!
To apply for this role you will need to:
* Hold QTS status or equivalent teaching qualification
* Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
* CV must cover full work history
* Legal right to work in the UK
Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates and employees come first. We have the very best people to take your call and look after you every step of the way. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and take the time to really get to know you, to ensure we have a thorough understanding of your career goals and work hard on your behalf to secure you positions with great rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay, however we will happily accrue this upon request) and plenty of development opportunities. We have more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, a brilliant referral bonus, full interview preparation, help with lesson planning, online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability and plenty more benefits by registering with Tradewind. Because our people matter most.
We specialise in matching teachers and support staff with their dream job, and help primary, secondary and SEN schools recruit for a wide range of roles across our 12 offices in the UK.
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