Trainee Teacher of Media/Film

Job description

• One Sixth Form, Ipswich
• Fixed Term until July 2025
• Commencing September 2024
• UQR/MPR

Are you someone with a passion for the world of Film and Media? If so, we're looking for you to join our team as a Trainee Teacher of Media and Film.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the dynamic realm of media and film education, working alongside experienced professionals who are dedicated to nurturing the next generation of filmmakers and media enthusiasts.

As a Trainee Teacher of Media and Film, your main focus will be on delivering both the academic and practical elements of our A-Level courses, whilst studying to attain your Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

We currently offer the following programmes:

A Level Media Studies OCR Media Studies

A Level Film Studies EDQUAS/ WJEC Film Studies

We're seeking individuals who possess not only a genuine passion for Film and Media but also a willingness to collaborate and innovate. While academic knowledge and experience in Film and Media Studies A-Level are preferred, what truly sets you apart is your ability to inspire and engage students.

We also offer a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Access to discounted benefits platform
• Family friendly policies and flexible working

• Access to our employee assistance programme
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company Events

• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days

Suffolk Academies Trust is currently comprised of One Sixth Form College in Ipswich and Abbeygate Sixth Form College in Bury St Edmunds. Together with West Suffolk College in Bury St Edmunds, we have formed the Eastern Education Group, which is a collective of visionary post-16 education providers. Sharing the same ambitious strategic aims, we are committed to providing outstanding vocational and academic excellence to over 15,000 students across the region.

As a College, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview.

This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further information please contact our recruitment team at: [email protected]

Completed application forms should be made via out recruitment portal - if you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Closing Date: 8.00am on Monday 13 th May 2024

Interviews: Shortly thereafter

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

The College is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information about how we access and use your information please visit our website