Head of Department - Media
Wanstead High School
Redbridge
- £42,359 - £59,024 per year
- New
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS (Outer London plus TLR 2C (£7845)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- February 2025
- Apply by:
- 17 October 2024
Job overview
We are looking for a creative, passionate and dynamic professional to join our school as Head of the Media Department (Maternity Cover); to support the leadership of this department and the delivery of the Media Studies curriculum. This department is a popular subject choice at Key Stage 4 (there are several groups in both Year 10 and Year 11) and Key Stage 5 (one group in Year 12 and one group in Year 13. This department consists of three members, including the Head of Department and one Media Technician.
As part of Seven Kings Teaching School Alliance, Wanstead is able to provide a wide variety of CPD opportunities for staff at all stages of their career, both within Wanstead and the Teaching School Alliance. The post offers an excellent opportunity for the right person to develop their career within an exciting and supportive department and school.
Wanstead High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share in this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
The closing date for this post is midnight on Thursday 17 October 2024
Please note: this vacancy could close early if we receive a high number of applications.
Outstanding candidates may be interviewed before the closing date.
Completed applications should be returned by email to recruitment@wansteadhigh.co.uk.
Interviews to take place w/c: Monday 21 October 2024
Candidates should be advised that if they have not received a response within 2 weeks of the closing date, they should assume that they have not been shortlisted.
If you would like to speak to the Headteacher or Business Manager regarding this post, or if you have any questions, please contact HR (recruitment@wansteadhigh.co.uk).
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About Wanstead High School
Wanstead High School is a thriving 11-18 comprehensive school in the heart of the community.
Whether you are a student, a parent, a prospective parent, or a candidate for a job, I hope Wanstead High School inspires you to join our fantastic school.
Wanstead High School is at a really exciting time in its development. We have a very positive OFSTED report, improving results, and our staff are totally committed to doing the best for their students. In return the students are keen to succeed.
The key to successful secondary education is to offer a broad and balanced curriculum that is taught well, by subject specialists. That's what Wanstead High School is doing. We are also instilling our students with enquiring minds and strong, positive values that will help them to thrive.
We provide a very strong core of traditional subjects, from Year 7 up to A level, as well as a huge breadth of choice, with some amazing facilities in Performing Arts and Sports. In addition to learning in the classroom, our students also have access to a huge spectrum of extra-curricular activities ranging from after school clubs through to residential trips abroad.
We are committed to providing the very best for the young people in our care, and I am confident we will achieve our vision of providing high quality education with character for all our students.
Headteacher
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