Head of Drama (fixed term)
Ralph Thoresby School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 7RXThis job expired on 31 January 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
17 April 2023
Closing date
31 January 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 January 2023
Job details
Visa sponsorship
- No, visa sponsorship not available
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- View all Dramajobs
Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs - Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months
Full-time equivalent salary
- £28,000-£43,685
Pay scale
- M1 - UPS3
Additional allowances
TLR 2A - £3016
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and innovative Head of Drama for a fixed term 1 year contract. The successful candidate will lead the Drama department consisting of one Drama teacher and work closely with other Performing Arts colleagues.
The department benefits from fantastic facilities with two dedicated Drama spaces and a large capacity theatre. The department is a popular and well-resourced department offering a variety of extra curricular opportunities for students including our fantastic annual school show.
Teachers within our school enjoy an outstanding professional development programme, which have led to nationally recognised qualifications and the opportunity to work with professionals from across our extended network.
Key Stage 3
All students in Y7-Y8 participate in one lesson of Drama per week. Students in Year 9 study Drama as part of our Wider Modern World curriculum on a carousel model.
Students are taught in mixed ability groups.
Key Stage 4
Students can opt for the BTEC in Drama.
Pupils are set into mixed-ability groups and seek to achieve the best possible outcome as a product of our aspirational targets.
Key Stage 5
Ralph Thoresby School works in partnership with Lawnswood School to offer a joint 6th Form curriculum. We offer Drama A-Level.
What the school offers its staff
The School is a mixed community school with over 1,000 students on role. Approximately 30% of our students come from ethnic minority backgrounds and we have a resource provision for physically impaired students which really adds to the positive and harmonious atmosphere around school. Our superb, modern school building further enhances the atmosphere and supports students’ learning. ‘This is a school where staff and pupils celebrate diversity and promote values of tolerance, mutual respect and care for others’ (Ofsted).
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About Ralph Thoresby School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1042 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Ralph Thoresby School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@ralphthoresby.com
- Phone number
- 0113 397 9911
The school is a mixed community school with over 1,000 students on role. Approximately 30% of our students come from ethnic minority backgrounds and we have a resource provision for physically impaired students which really adds to the positive and harmonious atmosphere around school. Our superb, modern school building further enhances the atmosphere and supports students’ learning. ‘This is a school where staff and pupils celebrate diversity and promote values of tolerance, mutual respect, and care for others’ (Ofsted).
Arranging a visit to Ralph Thoresby School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@ralphthoresby.com.
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