Teacher of Film Studies & Media
| Posting date: | 13 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 September 2025 |
| Location: | Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 6RD |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 47f224fa-bbcb-4d21-b2c2-1237dbe2f801 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Contract Type: Full Time / Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible, subject to enhanced DBS check.
Salary: Sixth Form College’s Salary Structure Main Teaching Scale (Up to £49,725 per annum)
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Film Studies & Media to join our team. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching, inspire student engagement, and contribute to excellent outcomes for all learners.
Key Responsibilities:
• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons to a diverse student body.
• Promote high expectations, progress, and achievement.
• Assess student work accurately, provide feedback, and use data to inform teaching.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Adapt teaching to meet the individual needs of students.
• Manage student behaviour positively and effectively.
• Contribute to curriculum development, open evenings, and extra-curricular activities.
• Ensure all administrative and quality assurance tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Participate in professional development and ongoing performance review.
• Actively promote equality, diversity, and safeguarding in all aspects of the role.
The Ideal Candidate:
• Strong subject knowledge in Film Studies and Media.
• Proven ability to inspire and motivate students.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and teamwork.
• Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities.
How to Apply:
Download the application form and complete it electronically (please note we are unable to accept CVs).
Email your application to hr@priestley.ac.uk or, if you are unable to complete it electronically, hand it in at our reception or post to: HR Department, Priestley College, Loushers Lane, Warrington, WA4 6RD.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
It is important you complete all relevant sections of the form accurately. Providing false information is an offence and could result in your application being rejected or, if you are selected, to summary dismissal with the potential for prosecution.
If you require assistance completing your application, or require information in a different format, please email hr@priestley.ac.uk
Application Deadline: 29 September 2025 at noon.
Interview Week: Commencing 13 October 2025.
Safeguarding Statement:
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. All policies regarding safeguarding can be found on our website https://www.priestley.ac.uk.
Priestley College uses the Disclosure and Barring Service to assess all applicants and complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice. For more details go to https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and- barring-service/about and for information relating to the DBS Update Service visit https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update- service. We also comply with our obligations under the Data Protection Act 1998.
The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate for the Child Workforce (which must be shared with the HR Department within 28 days of its issue) or if already registered with the Update Service, provide their original certificate, and their registration number. All information will be treated in the strictest confidence and will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration of appointment.
What the school offers its staff
Health Assured, Continuous Professional Development Programme, Staff wellbeing activities and free eye tests.
Commitment to safeguarding
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Safeguarding Policy and our DBS and Ex-Offenders Policy (incorporating our Policy Statement on the Secure Storage, Handling, Use, Retention and Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information) can be accessed on the link to our website, as given above.
Contract Type: Full Time / Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible, subject to enhanced DBS check.
Salary: Sixth Form College’s Salary Structure Main Teaching Scale (Up to £49,725 per annum)
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Film Studies & Media to join our team. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching, inspire student engagement, and contribute to excellent outcomes for all learners.
Key Responsibilities:
• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons to a diverse student body.
• Promote high expectations, progress, and achievement.
• Assess student work accurately, provide feedback, and use data to inform teaching.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Adapt teaching to meet the individual needs of students.
• Manage student behaviour positively and effectively.
• Contribute to curriculum development, open evenings, and extra-curricular activities.
• Ensure all administrative and quality assurance tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Participate in professional development and ongoing performance review.
• Actively promote equality, diversity, and safeguarding in all aspects of the role.
The Ideal Candidate:
• Strong subject knowledge in Film Studies and Media.
• Proven ability to inspire and motivate students.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and teamwork.
• Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities.
How to Apply:
Download the application form and complete it electronically (please note we are unable to accept CVs).
Email your application to hr@priestley.ac.uk or, if you are unable to complete it electronically, hand it in at our reception or post to: HR Department, Priestley College, Loushers Lane, Warrington, WA4 6RD.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
It is important you complete all relevant sections of the form accurately. Providing false information is an offence and could result in your application being rejected or, if you are selected, to summary dismissal with the potential for prosecution.
If you require assistance completing your application, or require information in a different format, please email hr@priestley.ac.uk
Application Deadline: 29 September 2025 at noon.
Interview Week: Commencing 13 October 2025.
Safeguarding Statement:
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. All policies regarding safeguarding can be found on our website https://www.priestley.ac.uk.
Priestley College uses the Disclosure and Barring Service to assess all applicants and complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice. For more details go to https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and- barring-service/about and for information relating to the DBS Update Service visit https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update- service. We also comply with our obligations under the Data Protection Act 1998.
The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate for the Child Workforce (which must be shared with the HR Department within 28 days of its issue) or if already registered with the Update Service, provide their original certificate, and their registration number. All information will be treated in the strictest confidence and will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration of appointment.
What the school offers its staff
Health Assured, Continuous Professional Development Programme, Staff wellbeing activities and free eye tests.
Commitment to safeguarding
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Safeguarding Policy and our DBS and Ex-Offenders Policy (incorporating our Policy Statement on the Secure Storage, Handling, Use, Retention and Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information) can be accessed on the link to our website, as given above.