Teacher of Media Studies

Media Studies Teacher – Full‑Time – September 2026 – Oldbury

Are you a creative and passionate Media Studies Teacher looking for your next exciting opportunity? Zest Education is recruiting for a dynamic educator to join a thriving secondary school in Oldbury. This full‑time role begins September 2026, teaching Media across KS3 and KS4, with excellent support and room to grow.

🎬 About the School

This forward‑thinking secondary school offers a stimulating, inclusive environment where staff are encouraged to innovate and develop professionally. With a supportive faculty and a visionary Head Teacher, you’ll be joining a community that values creativity, collaboration and student success. The school is well‑connected by public transport and easily accessible by car, making your commute straightforward.

🎬 Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons that spark curiosity and inspire students to think critically about media.
• Assess and provide feedback to support progress and build confidence.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom culture that encourages participation and achievement.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop strong teaching strategies and creative projects.
• Stay informed on current trends, technologies and best practice within Media education.

🎬 Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience teaching Media Studies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage, motivate and support learners of varying abilities.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice.

🎬 Why This Role?

Whether you’re an ECT or a highly experienced Media specialist, this position offers the support, structure and encouragement needed to develop your teaching career. You’ll be part of a school that values fresh ideas, celebrates creativity and invests in its staff.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, Grace at graces@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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