Head of Creative Digital Media

This is an exciting opportunity to establish and lead what will become a popular and dynamic department in a modern and innovative school. As Head of Creative Digital Media Production, you will have the relevant skills and experience to teach Digital Literacy at KS3, and Creative Digital Media Production at KS5.

Maida Vale School values creativity, problem-solving, and curiosity in the classroom. We strive for innovation in teaching and learning and promote warmth and friendliness in our school community, while also encouraging high aspirations: our pupils aim high and achieve well. MVS, in its fourth year, has a growing school roll, and continues to establish its reputation as a positive, progressive, kind, and tolerant academically selective school.

Overview

We are looking for a Head of Creative Digital Media Production who is an excellent communicator, dynamic teacher, and whose organisational skills will enable all pupils to succeed and progress while enjoying their learning.

You will design and deliver the Level 3 BTEC course in Creative Digital Media Production, and collaborate with the Head of Computer Science on, and deliver, the Digital Literacy curriculum to KS3.

Should you be successful, you will be required to carry out the general professional duties of a schoolteacher under the reasonable direction of the Deputy Head (Academic) and to perform such duties that from time to time which may be assigned to you by the Headmaster. You would also commit to contribute to the co-curricular life and pastoral support provided by the school. You will have a desire to continually reflect on and develop your teaching practice while becoming part of our school community.

The Creative Arts Department

The Design and Technology Department (DT) is housed in a state-of-the-art studio and workshop that first opened in 2020 and continues to develop its facilities. There is a creative design studio, equipped with a set of mobile computers with CAD/CAM software provision (SolidWorks) and large format digital output devices for pupils. There is an open plan workshop bay, a projects area, an advanced manufacturing suite, staff office, preparation room with store and staff specific equipment.This is a growing department that focuses on putting our creative arts and design students at the forefront of digital development, promoting design creativity, advanced manufacturing techniques, electronic development and generating enthusiasm for wider disciplines associated with the world of Digital Design and Engineering.

Essential for Head of Creative Digital Media Production

• A good degree in a relevant discipline and/or relevant industry experience
• Excellent subject knowledge
• The ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Experience and/or ability to teach Creative Digital Media Production to Y12 and Y13
• Proficiency with creative software e.g. Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Premier Pro, After Effects) and Final Cut Pro
• Experience of design and project-based work with students
• Familiarity with film and media theory
• Familiarity with and experience of game design and esports
• Excellent classroom practitioner with exceptional classroom management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and the flexibility to take on new challenges
• The ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Understanding of cloud-based technologies and digital innovation

Desirable for Head of Creative Digital Media Production

• A recognised teaching qualification with QTS (or an ability to achieve QTS)

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Work with curious and engaging pupils
• Teach in an inspiring workspace
• Take part in, lead, and organise extra-curricular activities and trips

Role of a Teacher at Maida Vale School

• To plan and teach effective lessons
• To maintain high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
• To use data to inform teaching and learning
• To use the school’s behaviour policy to manage behaviour effectively, to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment
• To fulfil wider professional responsibilities, including being a Personal Tutor, carrying out supervision duties, attending staff meetings and school evening events
• To actively seek to extend professional development
• Perform any other reasonable duties and responsibilities which may be requested by the Headmaster

This position is a permanent, full-time role although flexible working conditions may be considered.

The school operates its own pay scales and will offer a salary commensurate with experience and the nature of this role. 

Further details about the role are available in the Job Description.

Applications

Applications must be made on the School’s application form, which may be downloaded below, or obtained from the School website: https://www.maidavaleschool.com/about-us/join-our-team

Please submit a completed application form together with a supporting letter of application and details of two recent referees. One referee should be able to comment on your teaching skills, and one should be from your current or most recent employer. References will be taken prior to interview. You must provide original documents as proof of identity at interview.

Applications must be emailed to recruitment@maidavaleschool.com

Closing date: 9am on Monday 20th May 2024

Suitable applicants will be contacted by telephone and invited to attend an interview. Interviews will be held on Thursday 23rd May 2024.