Job Description

Salary

MPS/UPS + TLR2a (3,527)

Basis

Various

Employment type

Fixed Term

Package

Fixed term contract, 0.8FTE to 1.0FTE from 13 April 2026 to Easter 2027, to cover a maternity leave.
September 2026 start will be considered if unavailable for Easter start.

Job category/type

Education, School Support, Teaching

Date posted

19/01/2026

Job reference

JORO005416

SCHOOL VACANCY

The Joseph Rowntree School would like to invite applications for the post of Head of Media Studies. We are seeking to appoint a colleague with a record of delivering excellent results, and experience of teaching Media studies, to lead our Media Studies Department. You will combine excellent organisational and management skills with the ability to lead the department to inspire, challenge and motivate students to succeed and to achieve their highest possible grades.

Please note - This post is being advertised alongside a fixed term Teacher of Media Studies advert. There is only one vacancy available but we welcome applications for either position

Job purpose:

To drive for achieving successful results and progress for all students. Leading and managing the departmental team to ensure high quality teaching and learning in the subject area. Developing approaches to teaching and learning within the department and contributing to the Middle Leaders network. Contributing as a middle leader to the ethos, policy and practice of the school.

The successful applicant must:

be passionate and committed to improving teaching and learning. have excellent interpersonal and presentational skills. be receptive to change and have the ability to work under pressure. be able to work well as part of a welcoming, hard-working and committed team. maximise the potential of students of all abilities. have a passion for Media Studies and have the ability to share this with young people. be able to teach to A level and all abilities.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

Full access to Teacher's Pension Scheme (TPS) Training and development opportunities (CPD) Access to Cycle to Work scheme Access to an employee benefit scheme, which offers discounts across a range of products and services from health and wellbeing to leisure and retail. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 helpline for free and confidential advice


You will find us to the north of the historic city of York and we have an excellent learning environment and superb facilities.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Further details and an application form can be downloaded from our website www.josephrowntree.co.uk. Please download the Applicant's Guidance document - 'How to Apply'.

Completed application forms should be emailed to

recruitment@josephrowntreeschool.co.uk

Closing date:

Sunday 1 February 2026 at 12 midnight

City of York Council (CYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools, academies and external organisations (third parties). CYC are not responsible for the recruitment and employment practices of these third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment or employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.