Media Studies Head of Department - Full-time

Cornwallis Academy, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6913-302T
• Posted:20/03/2017
• Pay:MPS/ UPS
• Start Date:Sep 2017
• App Close Date:18/04/2017 at 11:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Head of Media Studies

Cornwallis Academy

Salary: Main / Upper Pay Scale + TLR2b (£4,396 per FTE)

Start: September 2017

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Cornwallis Academy have an exciting opportunity to join our highly successful Media Studies department and take on the role as Head of Department on a full time, permanent basis. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and outstanding classroom teacher, with a proven track record of excellence, who can inspire students to successfully achieve their highest potential.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the skillset of being able to lead a successful team, developing innovative schemes of works and illustrate excellent understanding of data analysis to continue to improve attainment and progress outcomes for our students. You will be joining a well-resourced department that has a relentless focus on raising achievement and thriving A-level numbers. The post offers outstanding opportunities for continuous personal and professional development for a highly motivated and ambitious teacher looking for career advancement. We have a variety of successful Media courses at both GCSE and A level, as well as Level 3 Creative Media Production and A level Film Studies.

As well as our state of the art facilities, we have an exciting programme of trips, visits, visitors and extra-curricular activities. Cornwallis Academy value positive working relationships and seek individuals who will support this ethos. We are very excited about the future of Media in our Academy and we are ready to invest in the right people to ensure its success.

We will offer you:

• A vibrant and exciting place to work
• An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and gaining nationally accredited qualifications 
• The support of a Trust that currently runs two secondary schools, primary school and nursery for children aged 3 months to 4 years
• An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

If you would like to take a look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside please email the HR Department at hr@futureschoolstrust.com to arrange a visit.

Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs.

Future Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity. Future Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the school

Cornwallis Academy is a ‘Good’ school on the outskirts of Loose, Maidstone with over 1300 students on roll aged 11 to 18. Cornwallis’ aim is to provide all students with the best educational provision.

It is a fully inclusive school, enabling all students to be the best they can be by having ‘ambitions for all’. Believing all students should be given every opportunity to achieve not only academically but also personally.

In line with the Cornwallis ‘SMILE’ ethos, the aim is to motivate, inspire, excite and engage all students so that they can be successful in their learning. Placing students’ wellbeing at the heart of everything. A strong community ethos permeates, throughout the school, focusing on learning and progress as well as the whole child.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. At Future Schools Trust we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual's unique talents and perspectives are valued and can thrive. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.

What's In It For You? A vibrant and exciting place to work A friendly and supportive environment An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff. A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available. An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

Job Contact Information

• Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
• Address:Hubbards Lane, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HX
• Telephone: 01622 743152
• Email: recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com

Fax: (01622) 741866

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