5 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    ASAP or September 2024

  • Closing date

    7 May 2024 at 9am

  • Date listed

    18 April 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

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Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subjects

Dance, Drama, Music

Working pattern

Full time: Full time - 27.5 hours a week

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPR/UPR

Additional allowances

TLR 2B

What skills and experience we're looking for

Candidates will need to demonstrate:

  • An ability to deliver consistently high quality of teaching, learning and assessment across Key Stages 3, 4 and possibly 5
  • A proven track record or the potential to secure excellent student outcomes in Drama GCSE examinations
  • A commitment to championing our students to ensure that regardless of their starting point, they are able to make excellent progress
  • A commitment to developing curriculum and enrichment activities within the Drama department and Performing Arts team
  • Will raise the profile of Drama across the school and the wider community

What the school offers its staff

We Offer:

  • An ethos of high expectations for students and staff.
  • Excellent facilities and resources.
  • A strong commitment to the professional development of all staff through our CPL Wednesday programme
  • A well-being package which includes a well-being day for every member of staff.

Commitment to safeguarding

Copthall School is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting safeguarding and the protection of children and vulnerable adults.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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About Copthall School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
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School size
962 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18

We are an exceptionally diverse, comprehensive, inclusive school rooted in the local community which over the past five years has seen superb outcomes for our young people. We believe that all students can achieve highly regardless of their starting points. Our commitment to this belief underpins all aspects of our work with students, staff and families.

Copthall School prides itself on educating 21st century women for successful careers in STEM, human, social and health sciences, performing arts and creative industries.

Copthall is a beacon of success and has been featured regularly on a range of media platforms: https://www.copthallschool.org.uk/238/news-events. Our commitment to staff development and staff welfare is exceptionally strong and is evident in the calm and purposeful atmosphere you will find at our school. We are looking for staff who are committed to developing confident and capable learners and who are prepared to work hard for every single student.

At Copthall, all staff, whether in teaching or support roles, are highly valued and their contribution to our students is appreciated by the whole school community. The school provides an environment for staff to thrive and develop professionally, whilst enhancing the experience of Copthall students.

Arranging a visit to Copthall School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@copthall.barnet.sch.uk.

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