Overview
At Kent College, Canterbury, we are seeking a well-qualified, experienced and innovative teacher to lead our Media department from January 2026. The successful candidate will maintain the successes of the department with a passion for exciting learning within the classroom. They will have a proven track record in the teaching of Media at the required levels, alongside excellent organisational, ICT and interpersonal skills. Pupils follow the OCR Cambridge Technicals Level 3 course at KS4 and 5, and potential candidates must be able to support students in the use of Adobe Premier Pro and Adobe Photoshop. This is a full-time position, and is temporary for the period of maternity leave.
Responsibilities
* Lead and develop the Media department from January 2026.
* Deliver high-quality teaching of Media at the required levels and support students in using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop.
Requirements
* Proven track record in teaching Media at the required levels.
* Excellent organisational, ICT and interpersonal skills.
* Experience with OCR Cambridge Technicals Level 3 at KS4 and KS5 is preferred.
Why choose us
Kent College is a co-educational school with a Methodist foundation. The school is located in Canterbury, just one hour from the centre of London by train. The Senior School (11 – 18 years) has some 600 pupils, approximately one-third boarding and two-thirds day. This is a fabulous opportunity to work for a happy, caring and successful school in which pupils feel supported and encouraged to aim for high standards of achievement and conduct. The school was graded as excellent in all categories in the ISI inspection conducted in October 2022.
We offer private healthcare with Benenden, reduced gym membership, free on-site parking, free lunch during term time, cycle to work scheme, Home and Tech scheme, retail discounts, and generous training and development opportunities.
Application details
Closing date: 26th September 2025. The College reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date if a pool of suitable candidates becomes available.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding Statement
Kent College Canterbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Kent College staff and pupils are proud to be part of a welcoming international boarding community. We value diversity and promote equality at all levels, and we are committed to an inclusive appointment process. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage for any candidate with a disability. We welcome applications from professionals of all backgrounds and communities, and we particularly encourage applicants from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic groups as they are currently underrepresented.
Please note that we may prioritise applications from current Kent College redeployees. Applications must be made via Kent College’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.
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