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This job expired on 21 June 2021

  • Job start date

    1 September 2021

  • Closing date

    21 June 2021 at 9am

  • Date listed

    10 June 2021

Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Drama

Working pattern

Full time, part time

Contract type

Fixed term - One term, with the potential for permanent for the right colleague.

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS-UPS

Teacher of Drama job summary

 
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated, and well-qualified colleague to join our Drama department.  Initially this will be a one term appointment but the possibility of a permanent contract is available for the right candidate.  Ideally we seek a full time colleague but we have the flexibility to consider a part time appointment.  Please feel free to contact the school for more information or a conversation about this post.

We seek a colleague who has a real love and enthusiasm for the subject and inspiring others. This position provides a tremendous opportunity for someone who wishes to build on the strengths of a vibrant and successful department. If you want to work with us and have the drive and enthusiasm to make a difference and inspire our students, we want to hear from you. 

You will be joining a department at an excellent time with  great resources, long terms plans, scheme of work and a real buzz for the subject amongst our students.  

If you feel this may be the right step for you then please contact us to find out more about working at Park. 

Drama is a popular subject within our school.  Students in year 7 and 8 receive timetabled lessons with a Drama specialist that are taught in one of our two dedicated drama studio spaces.  In year 9 students have the option to select Drama as part of our Creative/Performing Arts carousel.   In recent years Drama has been a popular choice and we  have several groups continuing to study Drama in Year 9.  We start formal examination courses in Year 10 and Drama recruits one group to study GCSE Drama and a separate class that follow the RSL  syllabus. 

We employ two specialist teachers of Drama who work closely with the Music and Dance departments .  The team deliver our curriculum across the entire school to GCSE and RSL standard.  Our Drama department have a tradition of staging excellent school productions and performances, recently these have included Macbeth and School of Rock showcasing our student talents in our School Hall or external live performance areas.   

The department benefits from refurbished teaching spaces, access to excellent AV technology, lighting, sound and digital resources.  The department also have the support from the senior leadership team who recognise and value the importance of this subject within our curriculum.  

As part of the Tarka Learning Partnership we are a Safe Employer and thorough checks will be carried out as part of our commitment to Safer Recruitment. We do not accept Curriculum Vitae. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.





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.

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About The Park Community School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
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School size
1448 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
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Email address
hr@theparkschool.org.uk
Phone number
01271373131
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The Park Community School is a mixed, mainstream, non-denominational secondary school in Barnstaple, Devon. It caters for students aged 11 to 16 and has approximately 1440 students enrolled. The Park Community School was founded in 1910 and was first known as Barnstaple Grammar School. The school took its current name in 1973 when it became a comprehensive. Since then, the school has grown and has an enviable reputation within the local community. A new headteacher was appointed in September 2015 and with the new leadership came a renewed focus on staff development and Teaching and Learning. The school is oversubscribed for the rising year 7, this is a true reflection of the recent developments and school journey. The school is organised around a traditional House system, comprising of 5 houses, each with two tutor groups per year. The house system promotes strong pastoral care balanced with a healthy level of competition. The Park Community School’s main aim is to be the best educational facility in Devon and to earn itself a national reputation of excellence. To do this, the secondary school strives to ensure that every child discovers their passion for learning and understands that they can achieve their potential. The school aims to be a challenging, stimulating and supportive environment that allows each student to become a confident, resilient and adaptable learner. The school provides a broad and balanced curriculum that emphasises the importance of literacy, numeracy and ICT. Students are taught how to work well in a team, as well as the importance of self-reliance and citizenship. Ofsted report: "Pupils are aware of their responsibilities as citizens and demonstrate this by their involvement in the life of the school." "The behavior of pupils is good. They are polite and well mannered. This contributes strongly to the calm atmosphere in the school. Relationships between staff and pupils are positive and respectful." "The school runs smoothly on a day-to-day basis because pupils know and adhere to the high expectations of staff." "The headteacher provides strong, clear-sighted leadership. Since his appointment, he has raised expectations at the school"

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