Head of Drama (Maternity Cover)
Slough and Eton Church of England Business and Enterprise College, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2PU12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
March 2025
Closing date
25 November 2024 at 9am
Date listed
8 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Drama, ICT
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Fixed term - 10 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS (Fringe)
Additional allowances
TLR 2B (£5,643 FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Can you lead our highly successful Drama department whilst our current Head of Drama is onmaternity leave?
Slough and Eton school are looking for a temporary Head of Drama, as a Maternity Cover, from next March to December, to maintain and further develop our strong, popular department. We have a dedicated drama studio with a well-established extra curricular provision. During the year we run drama trips to the Warner Bros. Studio, a West End musical, a pantomime and other plays as appropriate for KS4 BTEC. We also showcase our students talents through the Shakespeare’s Schools Festival performance, a Spring play, and a musical in December.
The temporary Head of Department will be confident with teaching Drama to Key Stages 3 and 4, including BTEC Drama. You will also work closely with the Head of Music and our Dance Teacher, who will lead on the dance pathway in the BTEC course.
Ideally you will have experience of teaching drama in school, especially BTEC Performing Arts. Schemes of work and resources are all in place so you will be able to focus on the teaching and learning aspect of the role.
We are unable to offer sponsorship.
What the school offers its staff
We are relentlessly focused on ensuring great teaching, learning and experiences are at the core of what we do in line with our mantra: Work Hard, Be Nice, No Excuses.We value experienced teachers joining our staff team as much as we do those new to the profession and encourage teachers at all stages of their career to apply. We also welcome applications from colleagues who may wish to explore flexible working arrangements.
Slough and Eton is a great school in Chalvey, Slough and is easily accessible via the M4/A4 and only a 20 minute walk from the Elizabeth Line at Slough train station.
If you are interested in finding out more then watch our video here and read the welcome letter from our Headteacher. We encourage you to visit our school too. To arrange a visit please email vacancies@slougheton.com or phone us on 01753 520824 and ask to speak to our HR Manager.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and follow the statutory guidance of KCSIE 2024. This post is subject to satisfactory references, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and evidence of essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
When applying please ensure that you address why you are applying for this particular role and why our school. Generic supporting statements are rarely shortlisted.You can apply onlineor you can apply via our application form that can be found on our school website. Completed applications can be sent to Kirstin Sutherland, HR Manager at vacancies@slougheton.com. CVs alone will not be accepted as a valid application.
Closing date: Monday 25th November 2024 (9am)
We reserve the right to interview and offer to any promising candidates prior to this date if applications are received early.
We are unable to offer sponsorship. No agencies please.
Flexible working opportunities
We also welcome applications from colleagues who may wish to explore flexible working arrangements.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are, of course, committed to safeguarding the welfare of our students and staff and will conduct all necessary DBS checks as part of our recruitment process.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
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About Slough and Eton Church of England Business and Enterprise College
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1195 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Slough and Eton Church of England Business and Enterprise College website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- vacancies@slougheton.com
Students at Slough and Eton are expected to work extremely hard and are encouraged to achieve their very best in all that they do. As a result of their tremendous work ethic they achieve extremely well and we are very proud of them. We believe in educating the whole child and as such place great importance on the many cultural experiences we provide for students as well as the academic ones
As a Church of England school we welcome students from all faiths, foster a culture of tolerance and understanding throughout the school and are always delighted to show visitors the fantastic things that happen here. We have a thriving and growing Sixth Form and enjoy using excellent facilities. If you would like to visit us and take a look around please do contact Reception and we would be delighted to show you what we have on offer.
To find out more watch our video here: https://www.slougheton.com/uploaded/Slough_Eton/Slough_Eton_v2.mp4
Arranging a visit to Slough and Eton Church of England Business and Enterprise College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@slougheton.com.
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