Job Description

About Us

St Wilfrid's is an "Outstanding Catholic School" where "staff are excellent role models" and where students say that the school "feels like a family where people care for each other" (Catholic Schools Inspection 2024).



If you want to work in a School where everyone is valued and supported to be the best they can be (both students and staff) then this is the school for you. Please click on the following link or copy to your browser to get a flavour of St Wilfrid's here. As you will see from the link, we have great facilities, great staff and above all, great students!



This is a school that wants to be the very best it can be. Do you want to be part of that? We really do value our teachers and actively support their professional development. You do not need to be a Catholic to work here, indeed many of our staff are not, but a willingness to embrace the ethos of the school is expected.



The strength of community at St Wilfrid's is a strong one based upon mutual respect. The staff work incredibly hard and are prepared to go the extra mile for the students in their charge. Our students are amazing and they contribute enormously to making the school such a welcoming and productive place. Our most recent Catholic School Inspection Report (October 2024) and our _blank">Ofsted Report (March 2023) certainly reinforce this aspect of school life. All potential applicants are invited and encouraged to arrange a visit - we firmly believe you won't be disappointed!



St Wilfrid's Catholic School reserves the right to review applications, interview and appoint before the close date so please make sure your applications are sent as soon as possible. Candidates may be invited for interview upon receipt of their application.

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An exciting opportunity has become available to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Subject Leader for Media & Film Studies at this "flagship" school where a strong sense of community adds value to the "Education of All", and where staff say they "are proud to work here" (Ofsted 2023).



This position is suitable to either someone making their first step into taking on more responsibility as well as someone with more experience. The key quality of anyone considering this position is that you are passionate about Media & Film both in the classroom and beyond.

What You Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role you will need to:


Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree Have successful teaching experience at secondary level Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning Understand the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students, and of being a tutor Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at all Key Stages, and of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work Be able to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff Have a good level of ICT skills, ideally including innovative use of interactive white boards Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students Be able to communicate positively with parents, carers and other external agencies where necessary Have good written and spoken communication skills Be able to lead and manage their own work effectively Have excellent time management skills Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies Be passionate about media and film.

Further Information

St Wilfrid's Catholic School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

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The reference number for this role is SCHO00201.



Job Reference: SCHO00201