Teacher of Film Studies

ArtsEd Day School is seeking aTeacher of Film Studies to join us here at ArtsEd, with the opportunity to take on responsibility as Head of Film Studies for a suitably experienced candidate.

Film Studies is a very popular subject at KS4 and 5 with outstanding results for students.  Both the GCSE and A Level Film Studies consist of 70% final examination and 30% coursework; all courses are studied through the WJEC / Eduqas Exam Board. Units include practical tasks, which involves the making of films, textual analysis, and an understanding film history and social context. The department is very successful with 100% A-C at A level and 100% 9-4 grades at GCSE. 

ArtsEd's ethos is one of shared responsibility to which all teachers make a significant contribution. You will be expected to generate, along with the other members of the department, the vision and ethos for the course, working together to develop the most innovative core units for students and sustaining and further improving student achievements.

All courses involve a mixture of analytical and practical components, with projects involving the writing, shooting and editing of short films and sequences. Pupils are introduced to industrial practice during the production of coursework, enabling them to feel confident that the skills they are learning will enable them to follow a career in the industry, or proceed to HE. Students are particularly adept at using photography and film to produce high quality coursework. The department owns Panasonic HD and other digital cameras, and has its own editing suites using Premiere Pro software. A strong focus on creativity through the ideas and development stage of production and an understanding of the technical aspects of practical filmmaking is essential, especially at A level.

We are keen to widen the opportunities and experiences for our students, and are looking forward to developing the department in terms of outer school opportunities for our pupils which include going to Film Festivals, trips to industry Masterclasses, screenings of work in local cinemas and creating links with professionals for work experience.  We aim to combine academic study, practical assignments, workshops and extracurricular activities to give students a comprehensive introduction to the Film industry.

The aim of the department at KS4 is to ensure that pupils enjoy the curriculum whilst developing higher level thinking and practical skills. At KS5, we consider the evolving Film industry, and implement practical skills that reflect advances in digital technology i.e. YouTube and Vimeo. The KS5 curriculum delivers the most up to date film training across a range of skills and disciplines. 

The department is well resourced with teaching classrooms equipped with iMac computers for each pupil to use on a dedicated network.  Students can access a wide range of programmes on the Premiere Suite.  

You will also be a form tutor and cover colleagues when they are absent. 

This role is suitable for candidates with a range of experiences, including ECTs.

This role might come with additional responsibilities for the right candidate. 

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES    

• To work together with the Head of Film Studies in ensuring the highest level of teaching and delivery of the Film Studies courses at GCSE and A Level, and to inspire pupils undertaking these courses of study to achieve to their highest ability.

GENERAL    

• To teach Film Studies to GSCE and A Level Students.    
• To maintain and monitor appropriate records of pupils’ learning and achievements.    
• To design, develop and write suitable schemes of work for all Key Stages.    
• To write reports, attend parents’ meetings and respond to parents’ enquiries.    
• To rehearse students to be confident when performing and achieve success, be it for an exam or school production.    
• To advocate for and implement the school’s agreed policies and procedures.    
• To maintain effective discipline through the implementation of the school’s agreed procedures.    
• To take part in the performance management and appraisals programme.    
• To attend and make meaningful contributions to meetings as appropriate.    
• To maintain liaison with classes’ and individual pupils’ form tutors.    
• To take on the pastoral responsibilities of a Form Tutor.    
• To keep abreast of all exam specifications.

CURRICULUM    

• To teach agreed GCSE and A Level Courses in Film Studies   
• To teach and assess in regards to the WJEC specifications for KS4.     
• To ensure that curricular records and assessments are kept and reports written.     
• To mark all work set in relation to the established mark schemes.     
• To differentiate according to need throughout teaching modules, and to ensure extension tasks are provided for able, gifted and talented pupils.     
• To ensure that health and safety issues are properly understood and procedures followed effectively and consistently.     
• To support the work of pupils in preparing for examinations. 

FINANCE AND RESOURCES    

• To provide a list of examination and school trips disbursements to the Headteacher and Finance Director.

 In Addition  

• All staff must carry out their responsibilities with due regard to all ArtsEd policies and procedures, ensuring the safeguarding of all, inclusivity, equality of opportunity, and compliance with Health and Safety in the workplace    
• All staff must respect the confidentiality of data stored electronically and by other means in line with the Data Protection Act.    
• All staff must adhere to and advocate for the staff Code of Conduct.    
• All staff are required to regularly undertake Safeguarding, Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent, GDPR and health and safety training and to maintain their own professionalism and job-related knowledge through ongoing CPD.    
• All members of staff are required to be professional, co-operative, and flexible in line with the needs of the post and the school.    
• All Job Descriptions are reviewed annually and will change to reflect the needs of the School and the post.    
• ArtsEd is committed to the safety, wellbeing and safeguarding of all pupils and students and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Staff in all posts are required to hold a clear, enhanced DBS.     
• You may also be required to undertake such other comparable duties as your line manager requires from time to time.

Please see the Job Description / Person Specification and submit your application with a personal statement ensuring that you address the key responsibilities outlined in the Job Description and the skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the  person specification.

Please visit the Careers page on our website for everything you would like to know about working at ArtsEd.

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and ArtsEd reserves the right to close applications at any stage upon a successful appointment being made.