Greenford High School has one of the most successful Media Studies departments in the country with a history of exceptional results at GCSE and A Level. Are you ready to take it to the next heights?

Passionate about Media Studies? We can offer you the opportunity to work with talented, creative students, many of whom are high attaining and keen for a career in the media, alongside a full time Media Technician and an exceptional Media Studies teaching team.  Media Studies is not just an after-thought at GHS – it’s a core and integral part of our school.  Our Media Studies department has been led exceptionally well over the last 10 years, and you will inherit a brilliantly resourced and equipped with exemplary curriculum materials and heavy investment in technology.

Not yet a Media specialist?  We will also consider applications from experienced teachers of English or IT who have some Media Studies experience, or strong interest in the subject.

About Greenford High School

We consistently achieve outcomes that place us in the top 5-10% of schools nationally for student progress. Many students gain places at top universities, but we are a truly comprehensive school and support each child to achieve, whatever their ability or circumstances. We value our students’ personal development and always support trips, visits, speakers and extra-curricular experiences where we can. We are known for our exceptionally strong relationships between staff and students and for our staff promotion opportunities across many areas of the school.

Our modern facilities are superb with a university campus style layout, extensive IT facilities, large, expansive playing fields and a purpose-built block for Year 7. We also have one of the largest Post-16 Centres in London with designated study and support areas.

‘Learning to Succeed’

Our motto encapsulates our vision; we are all on a continuous journey of learning, whilst trying to achieve success in everything that we do.

Staff benefits include:

• generous non-contact time
• small class sizes where possible
• financial assistance for Masters and further degrees
• family-friendly leave of absence policies
• plenty of opportunities to teach Post-16
• free on-site car parking spaces and secure bicycle storage
• access to ‘GymFlex’ – savings of up to 40% off 12-month gym memberships, with almost 4000 locations across the UK to choose from
• free access to onsite ‘Everyone Active’ sporting facilities and fitness gym
• onsite staff counselling and access to the ‘Workplace Options’ 24/7 staff support scheme
• staff social events and staff well-being sessions
• a partnership with the Institute of Education and Teach First with the opportunity to train and mentor student teachers
• an outstanding record of staff achieving promotion.

What our students say about our teaching staff:

• “…is one of my favourite teachers and makes PE even more enjoyable”
• “…helped me understand Geography really well”
• “…showed me Maths isn’t scary”

Our Staff

Our school is a highly diverse community, and it is very important to us that the profile of our staff group matches that of our students. We therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates from a wide range of backgrounds.

If you share our vision and want to join a school where your skills will be recognised and valued, please apply via TES at 

https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/head-of-media-studies-ealing-2202722

Applicants are expected to ensure their applications are written in their own words.

We reserve the right to use an AI checker on any application.

Greenford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will undergo mandatory pre-employment checks including reference checks with previous employment, criminal record checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), and an occupational health medical fitness assessment