Teacher of Drama
Castleford Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4JQThis job expired on 24 June 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
24 June 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 June 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Drama
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year in the first instance
Pay scale
- MPS-UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, motivated and able Teacher of Drama to join our
successful Drama department.
You will be:
- Able to have a positive impact on the progress of both the pupils that are directly taught by you and those taught by the department.
- Able to inspire pupils of all abilities to have high aspirations and achieve their potential at KS3 and KS4.
- Able to generate ideas and drive initiatives.
- Able to support the subject leader by contributing to the strategic development of the department.
- Committed to delivering consistently outstanding teaching and have the ability to share your practice with others in a constructive and collaborative manner
- Able to share your practice in a constructive and collaborative way.
- Able to implement intervention strategies so that no pupil is left behind.
You will be/ have:
- An outstanding practitioner.
- Inspirational, dedicated and motivated.
- Passionate about Computing and the education of young people.
- Committed to Castleford Academy Trust vision and values.
- Committed to achieving the best for every pupil.
- Committed to inspiring pupils and staff in the development of teaching initiatives and strategies, promoting Drama as a subject.
What the school offers its staff
Castleford Academy is an 11-19 over subscribed, successful mixed comprehensive of over 1,500 pupils offering a rich and deep curriculum. We are firmly committed to establishing first class standards and are proud of our achievements. Our expectations are high and this is reflected in our very successful academic record. The Academy was inspected in October 2019 and was judged ‘Outstanding’.
The academy is part of Castleford Academy Trust. Leaders challenge and support all stakeholders to achieve outstanding outcomes for all pupils across the Trust. We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality teachers, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development.
This post would be suitable for an outstanding ECT who is looking for an excellent starting ground within a highly supportive environment or an established teacher seeking to further develop their career within an existing highly successful team.
As part of our team at Castleford Academy Trust, whether a teacher or support staff employee, you are automatically enrolled into an occupational pension scheme from the start date of your employment (Local Government Pension Scheme for Support Staff and Teachers’ Pension Scheme for teachers). Both schemes provide three times salary life assurance cover for your peace of mind and future planning. You will also have access to a comprehensive package of wellbeing support designed exclusively for schools, providing access to a team of in-house wellbeing experts, counsellors, nurses and physiotherapists.
Castleford Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For all positions at Castleford Academy, you are required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check prior to appointment.
Commitment to safeguarding
Castleford Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For positions at Castleford Academy you are required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check prior to appointment.
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About Castleford Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1503 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Castleford Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@castlefordacademy.com
- Phone number
- 01977 605060
Castleford Academy is an 11-19 over subscribed, successful mixed comprehensive of over 1,500 pupils offering a rich and deep curriculum. We are firmly committed to establishing first class standards and are proud of our achievements. Our expectations are high and this is reflected in our very successful academic record. The Academy was inspected in October 2019 and was judged ‘Outstanding’.
Leaders challenge and support all stakeholders to achieve outstanding outcomes for all pupils across the MAT. We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality teachers, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development.
Arranging a visit to Castleford Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@castlefordacademy.com.
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