Subject Leader for Drama
Chesham Grammar School, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1BAThis job expired on 22 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
22 April 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 April 2024
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: 32.5 hours
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS / UPS (fringe)
Additional allowances
TLR2c
What skills and experience we're looking for
PERSON SPECIFICATION
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
A good honours degree and qualified teacher status
Evidence of relevant CPD
EXPERIENCE
A proven track record of impact as a teacher and at departmental level
A thorough knowledge and understanding of current developments in teaching, learning and the curriculum
Excellent wider subject knowledge
Ability to teach KS3 English
PERSONAL SKILLS AND QUALITIES
A demonstrable passion for Drama with an ability to inspire students and staff
Excellent communication skills and the ability to foster positive relationships
The ability to think analytically and strategically
The ability to set high standards
A strong moral purpose and drive for continuous improvement
Ability to work under pressure
Excellent record of attendance and punctuality
A good sense of humour (desirable)
What the school offers its staff
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding and inspirational colleague to provide exceptional leadership of our Drama Department. The successful candidate will work with our students in key stages 3, 4 and 5 and collaborate with our Music Department in productions and performances. You will have the experience and vision to motivate our students and staff and develop the subject within our school.
We wish to appoint an outstanding teacher who also has:
- A passionate belief in the potential of our students and a commitment to excellence
- The ability to think strategically and creatively
- Excellent IT skills
- The ability to motivate and inspire staff, students and parents
- A sense of humour
- A track record as a team player
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT CHESHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL:
Chesham Grammar School is one of the largest employers in the town of Chesham. We know that our staff are our most important resource and we try to do all we can to look after them. Our vision is for everyone at CGS to enjoy, achieve and belong. This applies to staff as much as to our students.
- A strong commitment to ensuring staff workload is manageable and to staff wellbeing
- Minimum 14% PPA for all teachers (more for TLR holders)
- Engaging, highly motivated and able students
- High staff retention
- Staff social events
- London Fringe Allowance
- Long service awards
- Preferential admission for qualified children of school staff
- Access to the generous Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)
- A comprehensive induction programme for new staff
- Strong commitment to ongoing staff CPD, including support for NPQs
- Free on-site parking
- Cycle to work scheme
- Subsidised gym membership at Chesham Leisure Centre (next door to the school)
Commitment to safeguarding
Red Kite Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.
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About Chesham Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1317 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Chesham Grammar School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@redkiteschoolstrust.org
- Phone number
- 01494 782854
Chesham Grammar School is a co-educational grammar school in Buckinghamshire. There is a county-wide selection to secondary school at 11+ and there are 13 grammar schools within the county, five of which are co-educational.
Our intake is drawn from a very wide geographical area. The majority of students come from the Chiltern and South Bucks area of Buckinghamshire but we also have students who travel from Hertfordshire and from towns on the Metropolitan Line such as Harrow and Uxbridge.
Arranging a visit to Chesham Grammar School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@redkiteschoolstrust.org.
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