The Role

Required for September 2022

We seek an enthusiastic, well-qualified and creative teacher of Film and Media to teach Media GCSE and A level courses, and lead the development of Media in the school.

The Film Studies department achieved 83% 9-4 at GCSE in 2019 (the last time exams were externally assessed) and 100% 9-4 in 2020 and 2021. It has been in the top 25% of Film departments nationally for value-added at A-Level with the A-Level Media Studies results being in the top 10% of schools nationally. The Film and Media department boasts excellent accommodation and facilities with consistently outstanding results across KS4 and KS5. ICT in both English and Media are well-developed.

Chestnut Grove is a high performing, 11-18, multi-cultural school in Balham, South London. We have recently completed a multi-million pound building programme which has provided staff and students with a modern facilities. Our motto is a ‘Creative Learning Community’, demonstrating a commitment to providing our students with an innovative and exciting curriculum.

As the lead partner in the Wandle Learning Partnership we are able to offer exceptional opportunities for professional development.

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. 

For further information please visit the school website: www.chestnutgrove.wandsworth.sch.uk

Completed application should be returned to the school either by email: recruitment@chestnutgrove.org.uk or by post.

 Closing Date: 19 April 2022 (at 9am)

Chestnut Grove is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All posts subject to DBS checks

Please note we do not accept CVs.

Chestnut Grove Academy
45 Chestnut Grove

Balham

London SW12 8JZ

Headteacher: Christian Kingsley MA MSc NPQH

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils