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  • Job start date

    31 August 2022

  • Closing date

    17 May 2022 at 9am

  • Date listed

    3 May 2022

Job details

Job role

  • Head of year or phase
  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£26,949 - £38,175 + TLR 2.2 £4,945

Additional allowances

Benefits of joining Thamesmead School

Onsite gym with subsidised membership
Staff wellbeing group
Career progression opportunities
A thriving house system
An annual wellbeing long weekend in the Autumn Term
New staff induction programme
A supportive and happy community

Subject Leader for Drama job summary

We are looking to appoint a passionate and experienced teacher who is keen to take the next steps in their career and make a real difference as a middle leader. Drama is a vibrant and popular subject that students enjoy here at Thamesmead. They have a track record for achieving excellent outcomes in 2019 80% of students achieved a grade 9-6 in the subject, and 2 out of every 5 students achieving one of the top 9-7 grades. These strong results have been maintained throughout the teacher assessment process caused by the disruption of COVID 19.

The Drama department works closely with the Music and Dance departments to provide incredible and ambitious opportunities for our students to participate in productions and a broad range of extra-curricular activities. Our admissions arrangements mean that each year we offer up to 10% of our Year 7 cohort a place at the school based on their aptitude in Drama or Music.

Commitment to safeguarding

Thamesmead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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About Thamesmead School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
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School size
1007 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Phone number
01932 219 448

The school is situated to the West of London with good rail and road access. Our location means our staff enjoy living in areas such as West and South West London, Surrey and Berkshire making fantastic choices for city, suburban or rural living available.

Thamesmead is a vibrant and successful school. In 2019 our students gained strong GCSE results. 85% of students gained a 4 grade or higher in English and Maths and 58% of students achieved a grade 5 or higher in English and Maths. 83% achieved 5 GCSEs or more graded at 4 or above.

"Pupils behave well, are co-operative and respectful towards their teachers and each other. Strong leadership aims to ensure that the school provides the best possible standards of teaching and learning."- Ofsted.

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