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Head of Drama

The FitzWimarc School, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EB

This job expired on 28 April 2019 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2019

• Closing date

  28 April 2019 at 1am

• Date listed

  9 April 2019

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Drama
• Working pattern:
  • Full time
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3, £28,249 to £43,935
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2f - £4,529pa

Head of Drama job summary

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, ambitious and inspiring teacher of Drama to lead our dedicated and already successful department in this highly respected and over-subscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive school.

You will be expected to promote and deliver outstanding teaching, learning and attainment in Drama across all key stages in our purpose built Drama Studio. You will have the opportunity to teach across the full age and ability range and you will enjoy working with our motivated, well-behaved pupils and with a supportive and hard-working staff. The importance of the Arts in the curriculum and the impact they have in developing confident, creative and critical thinkers is recognised and participation is positively encouraged. There is a broad range of extra-curricular and enrichment activities including our Annual Arts festival week and you will be expected to work closely with other departments e.g. Music and Dance and contribute to performances throughout the year.

The successful candidate will be passionate about their subject and have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. An outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of achievement. The ability to enthuse and motivate students to achieve their very best and to encourage and promote an interest in the subject across all abilities and age ranges. The vacancy would suit an ambitious teacher of Drama or existing Departmental Head seeking a new opportunity.

The FitzWimarc School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please apply using the teaching application form on this site and return to recruitment@fitzwimarc.com or further information please visit our website www.fitzwimarc.com or contact Mrs Harris , HR Manager at the School.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive significant number of applications.

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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About The FitzWimarc School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1772 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The FitzWimarc School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@fitzwimarc.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-fitzwimarc-school-rayleigh (opens in new tab)

The FitzWimarc School is a mixed 11 – 18 comprehensive of 1600 pupils. It is extremely proud of its excellent reputation, not only within the town of Rayleigh but across the county of Essex. Our traditional values, where a caring, supportive environment is reinforced by high standards of behaviour, allow each and every child to develop a lifelong love of learning.
We foster a creative environment where all our staff are supported in developing reflective and innovative classroom practice. We believe in a balanced curriculum that introduces and develops a wide range of skill areas. A modern education at FitzWimarc prepares young people to be thoughtful and responsible members of society in an ever changing world, ensuring that they are equipped for lasting success.

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