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Head of YearMedia Studies

Head of Media Studies

Harris Academy Rainham · Rainham · Havering

Job description

Are you a passionate Social Sciencesteacher looking for your next step? We are looking for a qualified, experienced teacher to join Harris Academy Rainham and Harris Rainham Sixth form as Head of Media Studies.

If you are also able to teach RE, this would be an advantage, but not essential.

We would like to hear from you if you:

  • Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree, and, ideally, management training
  • Demonstrate successful teaching of GCSE at good or better level
  • Have experience of initiation and effective management of change
  • Show evidence of raising achievement in present post and showing good value added for groups
  • Have knowledge of current curriculum developments in subject and their implications
  • Have good knowledge and understanding of current educational thinking
  • Show good understanding of how children learn and how to raise standards of achievement
  • Have good communication skills in speech and writing
  • Display excellent organisational skills
  • Are able to build and sustain professional standards and relationships with students
  • Are able to contribute towards creating a safe and protective environment

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.


Benefits

Annual Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits

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About this school

Harris Academy Rainham

Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–16

Not rated
Pupils
901
Avg teacher salary
£50,305
Pupil:teacher ratio
16.6:1
Academy trust
HARRIS FEDERATION

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

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Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Rainham, Havering, RM13 9XD

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Salary
£39,370-£57,654 + TLR 2.4
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
9 September 2026
Closing date
21 September 2026

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