28 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2023

  • Closing date

    23 February 2023 at 9am

  • Date listed

    23 January 2023

Job details

Job role

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

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Working pattern

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Teachers' Pay Scales

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, creative, and inspiring teacher or ECT with energy, enthusiasm and a love of Drama to teach across the age levels, from 11-16. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a highly regarded, successful and well-resourced team who work hard to enthuse our students, instil in them high standards, and provide them with the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

The successful candidate will:

  • have a real passion for all aspects of Drama and Theatre
  • be able to build relationships quickly
  • show respect to others
  • be positive, optimistic, caring, kind and approachable
  • be willing to be immersed in the life of a busy and successful school
  • be able to inspire and motivate others, supporting a shared vision and direction for the Department
  • use resources, intellect, creativity and innovation to be successful

What the school offers its staff

You are asked to provide the following:

  • A completed support staff application form
  • A letter of application of no more than 2 sides of A4 detailing your experience and expertise

Completed applications should be returned either by post, marked ‘Confidential’ to HR Recruitment Team, Shaftesbury School, Salisbury School, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8ER or by email to: recruitment@sast.org.uk

Should you wish to arrange a visit to view the School, please do not hesitate to contact Claire Hamblin, Office Manager on claire.hamblin@kingarthurs.org.uk or at 01963 32368 who will be happy to arrange this.

Further details about the role

SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Sherborne Area Schools’ Trust (SAST) recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.


Commitment to safeguarding

King Arthur’s School, part of the Sherborne Area Schools Trust, has an absolute commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The Trust and School follows the national and Somerset policies and procedures for child protection and security and the interview will include questions about safeguarding children. Current and/or previous employers will be contacted for references as part of the verification process pre-appointment checks if the applicant is short listed. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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About King Arthur's School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
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School size
403 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
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Email address
office@kingarthurs.org.uk
Phone number
0196332368
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Arranging a visit to King Arthur's School

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