Head of Media Studies

POSITION: Head of Media Studies LOCATION: London Borough of CroydonCONTRACT TYPE: PermanentHOURS: Full TimeSTART DATE: January 2026 / NegotiableSALARY: MPS/UPS Outer London Pay Scale + TLR3Tradewind Recruitment is proud to be representing a Croydon based school in their recruitment of a permanent Head of Media Studies teacher from January 2026. This school is recognised as one of the top non-selective secondary schools in the country. It is consistently oversubscribed and a very popular choice within the borough and other local boroughs. It is very proud of its history of academic achievement; this is due to the hard work, focus and dedication of staff and pupils which permeates the ethos within the school.The school are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and dedicated Head of Media Studies Teacher to join and lead one of the school's most popular and well-regarded departments among students.The school offer:

• A school with a strong commitment to professional development
• Access to the generous Teachers Pension Scheme
• A working environment focused on high quality Teaching and Learning and raising standards for all
• The opportunity to work in a team where your skills, enthusiasm and hard work will be appreciated
• The opportunity to work within the largest cosmopolitan centre outside of Central London; undergoing substantial redevelopment, growth and change
• A school that invests in enrichment and extra-curricular activities and opportunities for students

If you are a fully Media Studies teacher with QTS, QTLS or an equivalent overseas qualification, who has experience leading a department or is at the stage in their career to take a step-up, a consistent teaching history verified by good to outstanding references and able to start a new job in January 2026 then please send your CV for immediate review.