Media and Communication Pathway Lead

Media and Communication Pathway Lead Job

• Salary: Support Scale 5 15-18 £31,415 - £33,627 per annum (Prorated £29,587 - £31,671)
• Required: October 2024, As Soon As Possible, Subject to Notice Period
• Contract/Duration: Permanent, Term Time Only (39 Weeks) plus 3 (Total 42 Weeks Per Year), Full-Time
• Location: SE3 0XX, Blackheath, London Borough of Lewisham

Are you a skilled, talented and creative in the world of Media?

Are you seeking to develop your skill set across subject areas?

Would you like to support our pupils in this area to ensure they reach their full potential?

If yes, then we would like to offer you the opportunity to work with us here at St Matthew Academy, a high performing Catholic school where pupils flourish both academically and socially.

We seek to appoint a talented and knowledgeable Media and Communication Pathway Lead you will be responsible for ensuring that a high level of support is provided to the Media Department to support pupils who study Media Studies at GCSE level and also those involved in our Media and Communication Pathway. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the quality of teaching and learning of pupils. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting pupils within classrooms, preparing classroom resources, supporting with classroom demonstrations.

In October 2019, Ofsted confirmed SMA as a good school where all pupils, through their hard work and commitment, are able to 'let their light shine'. In Feb 2023, our CSI inspection stated 'The behaviour of pupils is exemplary in lessons and around the school, and strong and positive relationships are evident throughout the school.' We are proud that our pupils are able to learn in a disruption free environment resulting in strong progress for all. We are now pursuing our mission to embed ourselves as a truly great school at the heart of the community we serve.

The successful candidate will be:

Experienced as a technician and have a clear understanding and knowledge of the subject.

Committed to ensuring high expectations for pupils, staff and themselves.

Well organised, an excellent communicator and keen to take an active role in academy life.

In sympathy with our Catholic ethos.

St Matthew Academy is a diverse, vibrant Catholic all-through academy for girls and boys aged 4 to 16, where there are high expectations for everyone in our community. At St Matthew Academy our school motto is 'let your light shine' and we ensure that we live this vision every day at the academy by encouraging, promoting and celebrating success with all of our pupils in everything that they do. Our academy is situated between Blackheath and Lewisham in South East London, benefiting from excellent public transport and road links to all parts of London and Kent. Our magnificent buildings offer state of the art resources and the latest technology. Our primary and secondary phases are situated on one site allowing a truly unique all through setting with opportunities for transition, collegiate working and subject development.

We offer:

Fantastic pupils with enormous potential.

Staff who are supportive to each other and enjoy working collaboratively.

Personalised programme of professional development and coaching for all staff, such as support into teaching qualifications.

A modern building, in a delightful setting and excellent resources.

Excellent public transport and road links across London and Kent.

Fully equipped gym and fitness suite, Season Ticket Loan, Cycle-to-work scheme, Tech Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme.

A strong commitment to staff well-being.

We value the importance of diversity in our community and the significance of having staff that are representative of the children we teach. We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as these groups are currently under represented within the Academy.

Our school motto is 'let your light shine' and we ensure that we live this vision every day.

How to Apply:

To apply, you are required to complete our school application form. Please request an application pack from Ellie or Francisca or call them for more information.

Your application is a direct permanent application to our school (not through agency), Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments.

We warmly welcome applicants who wish to visit us in advance of making an application and will be delighted to show you around our fabulous school.

Closing: Immediate, no later than noon 12 pm on Monday, 14th October 2024.

Interview: Immediate October 2024, To Be Confirmed.

Please note: Early applicants will be considered for interview as soon as application is received.