Job Description

Smart Teachers is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Teacher of Media and Film Studies to join a forward-thinking and creative department in a thriving secondary school based in East London. This is a full-time, permanent position to begin in September 2025.
About the role
Full-time classroom teacher of Media and Film Studies.
Teach a mix of GCSE and A-Level (AQA/BTEC) courses depending on experience.
Contribute to curriculum development and the delivery of high-quality schemes of work.
Support students in achieving excellent academic outcomes through effective planning, feedback and intervention.
Play an active role in extra-curricular opportunities linked to media and film production.
About the school
A supportive and ambitious department with a passion for creative subjects.
Excellent facilities, including access to media production equipment and editing software.
A calm, respectful environment with well-behaved, enthusiastic students.
A commitment to continuous professional learning and career development.
A collaborative and caring school culture where staff wellbeing is prioritised.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Teacher of Media & Film Studies you will:

• Holds QTS and a degree in Media, Film, or a related subject
• Has experience teaching Media and/or Film Studies at KS4 and ideally KS5
• Possesses strong subject knowledge and a creative approach to lesson planning
• Has a passion for contemporary media, digital storytelling and student engagement

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable teaching experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
About Smart Teachers
Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.
What Smart Teachers offer
As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.