Job Description

Employer
Kent College, Canterbury
Location
Canterbury, Kent
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time
Contract Length
Up to 12 months
Salary
Dependent on qualifications and experience
Posted
12th September 2025
Expires
26th September 2025 11:59 PM
Start Date
1st January 2026
Job ID
1506791
Job Reference
HoD Media

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JOB OVERVIEW

At Kent College, Canterbury, we are seeking a well-qualified, experienced and innovative teacher to lead our Media department from January 2026.


The successful candidate will maintain the successes of the department with a passion for excitement in learning within the classroom. They will have a proven track record in the teaching of Media at the required levels, alongside excellent organisational, ICT and interpersonal skills. Pupils follow the OCR Cambridge Technicals Level 3 course at KS4 and 5, and potential candidates must be able to support students in the use of Adobe Premier Pro and Adobe Photoshop.


This is a full-time position, and is temporary for the period of maternity leave.

WHY CHOOSE US

Kent College is a co-educational school with a Methodist foundation. The school is located in Canterbury, just one hour from the centre of London by train. The Senior School (11 - 18 years) has some 600 pupils, approximately one-third boarding and two-thirds day. This is a fabulous opportunity to work for a happy, caring and successful school in which pupils feel supported and encouraged to aim for high standards of achievement and conduct.


The school was graded as excellent in all categories in the inspection conducted by ISI in October 2022, the Independent Schools Inspectorate that conducts inspections on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education.





We offer private healthcare with Benenden, reduced gym membership, free on-site parking, free lunch during term time, cycle to work scheme, Home and Tech scheme, retail discounts, generous training and development...

Closing date:

26th September 2025, although if a pool of suitable candidates becomes available before that date the College reserves the right to interview and appoint without further notice.


Safeguarding Statement:



Kent College Canterbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.



Kent College staff and pupils are proud to be part of a welcoming international boarding community. We value diversity and promote equality at all levels, and we are passionate about attracting a diverse pool of applications through an inclusive appointment process. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of this process for any candidate with a disability. We warmly welcome applications from professionals of all backgrounds and communities, regardless of ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion, and we particularly encourage applicants who identify as Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic groups as these groups are currently underrepresented in our community.



Please note that we may prioritise applications from current Kent College redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward



Applications must be made via Kent College's online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.