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Are you an inspiring teacher of Media & English looking for a Head of Department position in an Ofsted ranking 'Outstanding school?Glyn School is seeking to appoint an experienced and dynamic Head of Media to lead and manage the subject across Glyn. You will guide and motivate a highly successful and talented team who are committed to providing high quality teaching and learning in every lesson and for every student.Your Opportunity:Glyn is an Outstanding school; to be exceptional is for our students to leave not only with the grades necessary to pursue their goals, but also with the life-skills they need to thrive and contribute to the global economy and community. The successful applicant will be central to the development and implementation of successful teaching and learning strategies for our Media students to ensure the best outcomes.Glyn School is ideally situated just 10 minutes walk from both Ewell East and Ewell West stations, both of which are approximately 20 minutes from Clapham Junction and within Zone 6.What we are looking for:The successful candidate will need to:Be an outstanding classroom practitioner.Have excellent leadership and communication skills.Have a proven track record in achieving excellent student progress.Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team.Be passionate about the students learning and welfare.Be keen to be part of the wider school community, participating in extracurricular clubs.About Glyn School:Glyn School is a high performing school, with an Ofsted ranking of Outstanding since 2009. Ours is a vibrant school for boys aged 11-16 with a flourishing and successful mixed Sixth Form. Founded in 1927, we have a rich history of academic, sporting and artistic excellence and in 2014 we were designated a teaching school, one of a select number that represent the most outstanding and innovative practice nationally.Considering applying for this job Do not delay, scroll down and make your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.Glyn School has a reputation for challenging and stretching students with engaging and enriching teaching across all key stages. Our values sit at the heart of all we do and underpins our aspiration that every student leaves us equipped with the resilience and drive that will enable them to forge rewarding futures for themselves.Learning and Teaching is at the heart of Glyn School. We aim to deliver lessons that inspire and engage students who will then go on to fulfil and exceed their potential. Teachers who have a passion for their subject and build strong relationships with their students cultivate a love of learning that ultimately sees the young people we teach make exceptional progress. We firmly believe that high quality professional development is an important part of excellent teaching and we enthusiastically pursue ongoing teacher development: CPD, no matter where a teacher is in their career, is part of the fabric and culture of the school. To learn more about how Learning and Teaching underpin our school, please visit Glyn TV - Learning and Teaching section of our website.Why work at Glyn School:An environment where the focus is on high quality teaching.An environment where senior and middle leaders offer exceptional support for and emphasize staff well-being.A culture of coaching with regular career development meetings offered with the Head of School.Exceptional CPD opportunities through our tailored CPD programme.An opportunity to work collaboratively with leaders across the wider GLF MAT.Recognition of previous school continuous serviceThrive in a career at GLF SchoolsGLF Schools is a dynamic, innovative and forward thinkingAcademy Trust with many career opportunities for new and existing staff. Each school in our Trust has its own individualidentity, while benefitting from the expertise that comes from dedicated and experienced regional and Trust teams. Our schools serve to meet the needs of its own community yet all are united in their core purpose of providing an outstanding educational experience. GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish. Our offer includes:Continuous Professional DevelopmentWork life and family friendly policiesFlexible WorkingStaff WellbeingCareer Pathways and Talent ManagementStaff BenefitsCommunity and CollaborationValued Worker SchemeThe Details:Start Date: September 2025Contract Type: PermanentWorking Pattern:Full timePay Scale: MPR/UPR (Fringe) + TLR 2.2 6,019Closing Date: Friday 27th June at 9.30amInterview Date: TBC#J-18808-Ljbffr