CURRICULUM LEADER FOR DRAMA
Chiltern Hills Academy, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2RGThis job expired on 5 May 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
5 May 2021 at 9am
Date listed
21 April 2021
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Drama
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS plus TLR2a (£3,186)
Additional allowances
-
CURRICULUM LEADER FOR DRAMA job summary
Chiltern Hills Academy invites applications for the opportunity to join the staff of a successful, mixed 11-18 Church of England Academy. Based in the market town of Chesham, Buckinghamshire, we are located in the Chiltern Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty conveniently situated at the end of the London Underground Metropolitan Line.
We are seeking to appoint, from September 2021, a full-time dynamic leader of Drama. The successful candidate will be extremely motivated and contribute to the high quality drama provision in school. They will join our vibrant and thriving Performing Arts department which is housed in a purpose built block with excellent facilities. Applicants should be able to teach Drama to GCSE/BTEC and A Level and an interest in teaching another subject would be an advantage.
The successful applicant will be an energetic, spirited practitioner who can deliver high-quality learning and who has students’ progress at the forefront of their teaching. They will be able to communicate their passion for the subject through innovative, diverse and stimulating teaching methods. This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive and significant contribution to our wonderful school. They will be fully involved in departmental development, target setting and evaluation of student progress and will possess the following attributes:
- Strong leadership and team-building qualities
- An outstanding classroom practitioner who is passionate about teaching and learning
- High expectations for student achievement
- The ability to lead effective, sustained change
- A commitment to raising standards for all
Applications from experienced teachers or those returning to the profession will be welcome. We are committed to the development our staff; to support them to further their career, progress professionally and develop their teaching and leadership skills.
We have been graded ‘good’ following our latest SIAMS inspection (March 2020). “The academy is highly inclusive, and tireless in supporting all of its pupils and staff. Because of this, each person is known, nurtured and inspired. This enables them to make strong progress from their starting points”. Our OFSTED inspection in February 2017 also judged the school as ‘good’ in all categories.
Commitment to safeguarding
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 Chiltern Hills Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1107 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Chiltern Hills Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- jmistry@chacademy.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01494782066
Chiltern Hills Academy is a Church of England, co-educational secondary school in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. There are circa 1025 students on the roll, approximately 100 whom study sixth form. converted to academy status 2011 and jointly sponsored by Diocese Oxford Buckinghamshire County Council. We situated market town Hills, designated an Area Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situated close M40 M25, Chesham end Metropolitan line London Underground 28 miles north-west London. ample parking on-site. Renting here cheaper than central if you enjoy travelling, it takes about 40 minutes car Heathrow. The Elgiva Theatre, Lowndes Park open-air heated swimming pool just some many public amenities available town. renowned for its community spirit there recreational groups catering diverse active population. aims provide environment that excites, motivates challenges students, encouraging lifelong learning interest world around them. founded Christian values principles, with ethos promotes personal responsibility, self-respect, respect beliefs views others, self-confidence commitment success achievement. Principal Kevin Patrick
Arranging a visit to Chiltern Hills Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jmistry@chacademy.co.uk.
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