Teacher of Drama
Ranelagh School, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 9DAThis job expired on 18 May 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
18 May 2021 at 8:40am
Date listed
30 April 2021
Job details
Job role
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Subject
- Drama
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- TPS
Teacher of Drama job summary
Required for September 2021, an inspirational and talented teacher of Drama able to teach up to A level, to join our vibrant and successful department. The Drama Department holds high academic standards and results are excellent. Colleagues use a range of teaching methods with an emphasis on developing students as individuals, contributors to society and to the economy. Throughout the key stages, students investigate theatre, rehearse and perform drama and evaluate and analyse their own work and live theatre. There is a range of teaching material available within the department, including playscripts, props, costumes and a verity of stimuli for devising.
Drama is taught as a discrete subject and taught to all key stage 3 classes weekly. At GCSE students follow the AQA Drama specification and there are typically two classes in each year group. Sixth Form students follow the Edexcel Drama and Theatre specification and typically there is one class per year group. Most students follow the performer pathway, however each year students do choose to follow the design route, and students have completed their qualifications in lighting, costume and sound at GCE level.
The main duties and responsibilities for the teacher of Drama is to ensure the delivery of the comprehensive and high-quality curriculum to provide continuity and progression for students learning and to stimulate and encourage students to achieve excellence in their work. If you have a very good knowledge and understanding of the subject and you are an excellent teacher looking to develop your career in a supportive and progressive environment, we would welcome an application from you. Opportunities for personal development are excellent. This post may be suitable for a Newly Qualified Teacher. Potential candidates may also wish to know that our admissions policy enables the school to prioritise the admission of children of staff recruited to posts in which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff employed in the school must be aware that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be undertaken.
If you are interested in learning more about the position, please contact the Headteacher via the School Office on 01344 421233 or by email, recruitment@bonitas.org.uk . Details of the post are also available on the school website.
Closing Date for applications: Applications will be considered on receipt.
The school reserves the right to close this advert once sufficient applications have been received.
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.
About Ranelagh School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1074 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Ranelagh School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@bonitas.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01344 421233
Ranelagh is an 11-18 Church of England coeducational comprehensive school. It is situated within easy walking distance of the town centre and serves the Deaneries of Bracknell and Sonning. The school is always oversubscribed and currently has 995 pupils, including 203 in the Sixth Form.
Arranging a visit to Ranelagh School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@bonitas.org.uk.
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