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Head of Drama

Mercia School, Sheffield, S7 2DY

This job expired on 12 October 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  January 2024

• Closing date

  12 October 2023 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 September 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Drama
• Working pattern: Full time: 1.0 FTE
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Teacher Pay Scales + TLR2b
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2b

What skills and experience we're looking for

The role

We are seeking a highly skilled and talented drama subject specialist. You will join a school with an incredible culture where you can shape Drama. You will be committed to continuous improvement and strive to be the best teacher you can be. As such you will deliver exceptional lessons and secure outstanding learning, progress, and attainment for every pupil.

At Mercia School, drama lessons are:

1. Based on a carefully constructed, sequenced and ambitious curriculum.

2. Demanding and carefully planned so that all pupils make strong progress and secure necessary disciplinary knowledge.

3. Taught in a traditional way that gives pupils time to practice and master content.

4. Focused on learning, retention and strong foundations, and preparation and readiness for GCSE study.

5. Always delivered to pupils who have exceptional behaviours and attitudes for learning, and in lessons without distraction.

All teachers contribute to the pupil elective and enrichment programme and are expected to engage in all aspects of school life.

We provide a strong commitment to reduce workload for teachers. Within our longer day and training days, staff have dedicated time to complete all essential tasks and professional development. We do what we can to ensure teachers have the time and energy to teach, and they leave school at the end of the day without further work to undertake.

This is also a unique opportunity to join one of the best schools in the country and make a difference to the life chances of its pupils.

What the school offers its staff

Reasons to join Mercia School:

• Outstanding School - Mercia is one of a small number of schools that is graded as outstanding. You will have access to sector-leading practice
• Team - You will join an ambitious, talented and positive team of leaders and staff.
• Support - Leaders and teachers have fantastic initial and on-going support to fulfil their roles. Senior Leaders work hard to support teachers and ensure their time is protected.
• Exceptional behaviour - Pupils at Mercia behave impeccably. We believe teachers should be able to teach and pupils should have an appetite to learn. Our centralised and consistent behaviour systems improve wellbeing for all.
• Workload - We remove all unnecessary tasks that take time away from supporting pupil learning. We have reduced data and administration tasks. Teachers have lower contact ratios compared to most schools, so they have more time to prepare great lessons. Teacher time is focussed on teaching and supporting pupils throughout the day.
• High retention - Staff retention is high as staff are happy and proud of their school. They have a good work life balance and have a sense of belonging. We are all driven and motivated by our mission.

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.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Mercia School Recruitment Information Booklet.pdf - 1.78 MB (opens in new tab)

Advert JD PS Head of Drama.pdf - 1.72 MB (opens in new tab)

About Mercia School

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 912 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Mercia School website
• Email address: recruitment@merciatrust.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mercia-school

At Mercia School we offer an education that is traditional and academically rigorous.

It is our belief that all pupils, whatever their background, have a right to a culturally rich education.

We strive to ensure all pupils can access the very best universities in the land, or a valuable alternative.

Arranging a visit to Mercia School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@merciatrust.co.uk.

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