Media & Film Production Teacher – KS4 & KS5 Contract Full Time NEW

Media & Film Production Teacher
Maidstone, Kent
Full-Time – 5 Days per Week
Long-Term – Full Academic Year
October 2026 / January 2027 Start

Permanent Opportunity for the Right Candidate
Interviews Available Immediately

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a creative and enthusiastic Media & Film Production Teacher to join a secondary school in the Maidstone area of Kent on a full-time, long-term basis.

The school is looking for a confident practitioner who can deliver Media at Key Stage 4 alongside BTEC Film Production at Key Stage 5, inspiring students to develop both their creative and technical skills.

This is a 5-day-per-week position starting ASAP and is expected to continue for the full 2026/27 academic year, with the potential to become a permanent placement for the right candidate.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Teaching Media at KS4
• Delivering BTEC Film Production at KS5
• Planning and delivering engaging, creative and practical lessons
• Supporting students with both the theoretical and practical elements of Media and Film Production
• Guiding students through BTEC coursework, assignments and practical projects
• Supporting students with areas such as film production, editing, pre-production, storytelling and media analysis
• Monitoring progress and providing effective feedback
• Maintaining high expectations for behaviour, participation and achievement
• Working collaboratively with colleagues within the department

The Ideal Candidate

We would be keen to hear from:

• Qualified Media Studies Teachers
• Film Studies / Film Production Teachers
• Teachers with experience delivering BTEC Film Production
• Media professionals or Further Education lecturers with relevant teaching experience
• Experienced teachers looking for a long-term or permanent opportunity
• Candidates confident teaching across KS4 and KS5

Experience delivering BTEC qualifications at Level 3 would be particularly advantageous.

Why Apply?

• Full-time – 5 days per week
• ASAP start
• Long-term security for the full academic year
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position
• Teach a combination of KS4 Media and KS5 BTEC Film Production
• Interviews available immediately
• Competitive rates of pay based on experience

Interested?

If you are a Media, Film Studies or Film Production Teacher looking for your next opportunity in Kent, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your most recent CV and contact details to arrange an immediate conversation and interview.

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