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  • Start date details

    September 2025

  • Closing date

    22 April 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    27 March 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

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Subject

Drama

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS/UPS plus a TLR 2A

Curriculum Leader Drama job summary

This is a truly exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious Teacher of Drama to lead the Drama department here at The Mirfield Free Grammar, part of Great Heights Academy Trust. As the Curriculum Leader, you will be instrumental in inspiring and motivating both your team and our students from KS3 through to KS5. You will play a key role in helping to drive the Academy forward, raising standards and creating outstanding life chances for educational achievement.

We are looking to recruit an education professional who is passionate about the teaching of Drama. We are looking for someone who wants to inspire, is excited by learning and has a desire to further develop a career within an ambitious Multi-Academy Trust. The successful candidate must be highly motivated and driven by the desire to lead a team in delivering high standards of Teaching and Learning.

In return you will work with a progressive and forward thinking Multi Academy Trust where there are opportunities for development and career progression. Great Heights Academy Trust is a growing multi-academy trust with nine schools in the West Yorkshire area with plans to further expand. In addition, we are home to a SCITT, Research School and an English Hub.

As standard, we offer ongoing Continuous Professional Development covering all aspects of teaching, learning and leadership - preparing you for the next phase of your career.

If you’re excited by the opportunity to inspire young minds and contribute to a culture of excellence, we want to hear from you. Join us at The Mirfield Free Grammar and help shape a brighter future for our students!

Commitment to safeguarding

The Academy is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Parents can feel confident that careful procedures are in place to ensure that all staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children within the Academy. Consistent and effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff. The Academy encourages parents and children to talk freely about any concerns or worries which may affect their wellbeing. All concerns are referred to the members of staff who are our trained designated Safeguarding Officers working as the school's Safeguarding Team.

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About The Mirfield Free Grammar

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1449 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
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Founded in 1667 The Mirfield Free Grammar has a long-established tradition of success and promotes values such as respect, integrity, teamwork and aspiration.

The MFG is a vibrant learning environment; everything we do, every decision we make is focused on the students and how we can inspire them to achieve the very best for themselves both academically and personally.

With excellent commuter links, we are situated just 10 minutes away from the M62 and 20 minutes from the M1.

In February 2020, Ofsted judged the school to be 'Good' in all four categories, reflecting the rapid improvements made over the past year across the school.

"Pupils are clear about what is expected of them. They have positive attitudes to learning and work hard.”

"Good progress is being made in increasing numbers in coming years."

"A better curriculum has led to effective learning. Behaviour in class has improved considerably. Staff have high expectations for all pupils."

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