Teacher of Drama

Job Details

We are looking to appoint an inspiring and outstanding classroom practitioner to join our Performing Arts team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]; we are looking for someone who is ambitious and able to share their enthusiasm and passion for drama with all their students and colleagues.

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Teacher of Drama to join our creative team delivering Key Stages 3,4 and 5. You would be joining an outstanding department, that challenges and inspires our students, encourages them to be aspirational in their achievements both in the classroom and beyond it. Whether you are looking for a full or part time position, we would welcome your application.

Being part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s drama department would mean being part of a team that aims to foster a love of learning by using outstandingly taught lessons; key stage and industry focused clubs; theatre trips domestic and overseas; showcases and whole school performances.

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we are proud of the supportive and rewarding environment we have created. We have high standards and a good reputation, built upon the hard work and dedication of our staff. We recruit people who are passionate about education and young people, and who have the knowledge, drive and personal qualities to inspire our students.

In short, we are a popular, high performing school with academy status, situated between Warwick and Leamington Spa with a strong community spirit. Our staff offer students a massive range of extra-curricular opportunities in addition to a wide curriculum and we would be delighted to expand this further if you have additional time and talents to share.

You will have access to a range of personal and professional development opportunities plus Westfield Health benefits and Staff Wellbeing initiatives to support you along the way.

We encourage applications from ECTs looking to secure a role after training and we can provide outstanding induction and support from our strong team of mentors and our well established training programmes.

If you feel you share our values, have the vision and drive for excellence and want to be part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team, committed to ensuring that students fulfil their potential, then we would like to hear from you. Our Head of Department Abbie Arliss is keen to hear from you via email at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

We are part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], led by Southam College (an Ofsted Outstanding school). This has enhanced our ability to offer inspirational and supportive leadership and CPD for all of our staff.

How to Apply

All applications are via our online platform and can be found on the Vacancies section of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] website www.stowevalleymat.com. Visits to the school are welcomed.

Please note that strong applications may be considered upon receipt.

The school is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Additional Information

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. Visas cannot be sponsored.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children.

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a very popular, high performing school with academy status, situated between Warwick and Leamington Spa. As a happy and purposeful community, we offer students an exciting curriculum and a huge range of extra-curricular opportunities within a safe, secure and supportive environment. With enduring values of care and mutual respect we support hard-working staff as well as students and families.

School type: Academies, ages 11 to 18. Education phase: Secondary school. School size: 1743 pupils enrolled. Age range: 11 to 18.