7 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    13 October 2024 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    4 October 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Head of department or curriculum

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Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

Drama

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term - Till April 2025 - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

MPS (Outer London)

Additional allowances

TLR 2a

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and creative Second in Charge Drama to join our experienced Drama team. Our school is a centre of excellence in the arts and offers selected places to pupils who demonstrate both talent and aptitude in the arts. We are fortunate to have excellent facilities including three drama studios and a brand-new Performing Arts Centre, where we deliver all our lessons and regular stage productions. All our spaces have blackout facilities and are equipped with sound equipment and stage lighting.

The ideal candidate will have a commitment to academic excellence and help to embrace our mantra of “Achievement for All”, plan and deliver high quality lessons and be committed to achieving excellent results for students, instilling in them a love for the subject and a desire to learn. Teaching will be across KS3, KS4 and KS5.

What the school offers its staff

Glenthorne High School can offer you:

  • A comprehensive programme of professional development for teachers at all levels
  • The opportunity to work with colleagues who have a passion to inspire pupils.
  • Well established behaviour management systems, pupils feel valued and supported and able to learn.
  • Golden Hello of £1 500 for new teachers
  • Opportunity to take advantage of Benenden Healthcare at a discounted rate
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes for: Electric Cars and Cycle to work
  • Long service awards
  • A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice on a wide array of areas

Glenthorne High School is part of the Willow Learning Trust and is a National Teaching School with a specialism in the arts. The school is a mixed comprehensive academy with over 1700 pupils.This is a genuine opportunity to join a popular school and become an integral part of the academy's continuing success.

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.

Applying for the job

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About Glenthorne High School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
View all Secondaryjobs
School size
1758 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Phone number
020 8644 6307

Glenthorne High School is part of the Willow Learning Trust and is a National Teaching School with a specialism in the arts. The school is a mixed comprehensive academy with over 1600 pupils, which has been judged 'outstanding' in all areas by OFSTED. The school provides a calm and nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential.

Arranging a visit to Glenthorne High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@Glenthorne.sutton.sch.uk.

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