Head of Department - Drama
The King Alfred School an Academy, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3EEThis job expired on 6 October 2024
Job start date
1 January 2025
Closing date
6 October 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Drama
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - Fixed term 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- TMS/UPS + TLR 2.2 £5,351 (gross per annum)
Additional allowances
TLR 2.2 £5,351 (gross per annum)
What skills and experience we're looking for
What you will need to succeed;
- Qualified Teacher Status.
- Relevant teaching experience in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, experience within KS5 is also desirable.
- Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Effective quality control and continuous improvement in all aspects of the work and responsibilities attached to this post.
- Commit to professional self-development, through participation in in-service training as necessary for the successful carrying out of the job.
What the school offers its staff
We invest in staff to develop them as classroom practitioners. Our staff benefit from:
- A coaching programme to develop their practice within the classroom, working together to find solutions to improve learning and progress for all students.
- An excellent CPD programme based around WalkThrus materials that really allows staff to make use of research informed pedagogy to embed effective teaching strategies in the classroom.
We are a flexible employer and will do our best to accommodate all types of working, so please do apply. We are an employer who takes staff workload seriously. We work together as one team to support each other, with the added benefit of being a part of a large Trust in the local area with opportunities that reflect this.
As a TPLT employee, you will have access to incredible employee benefits, including -
- The PLaTform - Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.
- Healthshield - A fully funded Healthcare Scheme which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.
- Discounted nursery fees at our Academy pre schools.
- CPD opportunities both internally & externally.
- A very friendly school community with dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.
Further details about the role
Unleash Your Passion for Drama! This position is your opportunity to make an impact on young minds and ignite their love for drama!
The Priory Learning Trust (Somerset BusinessAward winner for Employer of the Year) is looking to recruit a Head of Drama to work at The King Alfred School - AnAcademy,rated 'Good' by Ofsted November 2022.
The school is seeking an ambitious and creative individual to lead and build upon TKASA’s Drama legacy, setting and implementing the strategic direction for Drama across and throughout the school.
The ideal candidate will inspire and engage students both on and off stage, fostering a love for drama and the performing arts. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about drama education and ready to encourage pupils to think beyond conventional boundaries.
The King Alfred School Academy is a happy school where staff and students enjoy working together. We provide a calm purposeful learning environment where all students are supported and encouraged to ‘do their best’. Our ethos is strong with core values of respect, tolerance and courtesy. We set high standards of behaviour and promote respect and responsibility – values needed to support our young people in being successful throughout their lives.
At TKASA, we also look after our colleagues. We offer high quality development opportunities and a supportive, dynamic and diverse workplace, highly supported by a hands-on team in all areas, from support, to teaching, to senior leadership.
As part of this role, you will;
- Contribute to the progress and successful implementation of the academy and Departmental Developments Plans with specific responsibility for the Drama department.
- Lead a team of teachers in the delivery of the subject within the department, ensuring high quality learning experiences within the classroom.
- Develop and enhance the teaching practice of teachers in the department.
- Promote the faculty as a subject across the academy.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘Spent’ under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act.
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About The King Alfred School an Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1336 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- HR@theplt.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01934 529357
The King Alfred School – an academy and part of the Priory Learning Trust is a thriving 11-18 mixed comprehensive with 1217 students on roll serving the towns of Burnham on Sea and Highbridge.
Arranging a visit to The King Alfred School an Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@theplt.org.uk.
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