We are seeking a qualified Media Studies teacher to join our successful Media Studies department for a short-term position to cover a temporary absence.  The role will mainly involve teaching A Level and particularly the OCR specification.  We’ll provide clear guidance on the content to be covered, and our outstanding department will offer additional support.

Temporary Media Studies Teacher

 FTE 0.4 (Monday – Wednesday) 

Commencing January 2026

The successful candidate should:

• Have experience of teaching Media Studies, ideally to A Level
• Be a strong classroom practitioner with an enthusiasm for their subject
• Be a team player working closely with the Director of Faculty, and joint Head of Media Studies, to support classes during their regular teacher’s absence

 We can offer you:

·         Clear guidance of the content to be covered, with additional support from department members and the wider faculty

·         Highly motivated, curious, and industrious students

·         A strong, highly qualified staff team and an ethos of tolerance and respect with a family community spirit.

·         A Media Studies department with an incredible record of success, including over 63% of A Level students receiving A*-A grades last year, and 100% of students receiving A*-B grades

·         A commitment to ongoing professional development and staff wellbeing

Southend High School for Girls is a highly successful and oversubscribed girl’s grammar school rated

‘outstanding’ by Ofsted

We reserve the right to call applicants to interview, and appoint, prior to the closing date

All staff at Southend High School for Girls have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.  This is a customer-facing role needing fluent spoken English