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  • Start date details

    September 2023 or January 2024

  • Closing date

    16 June 2023 at 9am

  • Date listed

    7 June 2023

Job details

Visa sponsorship

No, visa sponsorship not available

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Working pattern

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£32,409 - £48,054

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful applicant will:

  • Have a strong belief in comprehensive education
  • Have the ability to deliver excellent student outcomes
  • Be an innovative and inspirational teacher
  • Be committed to their personal and professional development
  • Make a positive contribution to the school’s distinctive ethos
  • Have the experience of teaching a full age and ability range
  • Have the ability to teach Drama up to A Level

What the school offers its staff

Woodbridge is a successful school situated in Woodford Green, North East London. It is fully comprehensive with an ethnically and socially diverse intake. The school has a strong, distinctive ethos of kindness, strength in diversity, respect, excellence and pride in achievement, which we call ‘The Woodbridge Way’. We enjoy an excellent reputation within the local community. We achieve impressive results year after year from a fully comprehensive intake.

At Woodbridge we champion the arts and performance, so we need a drama teacher who can perform! Woodbridge offers students a unique experience within drama - to learn about the world they live in, to become critical thinkers and develop their skills in oracy, collaboration and creativity. We are welcoming applications from candidates who are experimental with drama pedagogy, have excellent subject knowledge and create student-centred learning experiences.

The Department offers:

  • A Drama curriculum across all the Key Stages. All courses attract large numbers of students.
  • A record of driving forward innovation in learning and teaching within the school and strong commitment to access and challenge for all.
  • A supportive, established team and reputation within the school community
  • A successful and well-resourced department with excellent recruitment at GCSE/A Level
  • A positive learning and teaching experience in a supportive and friendly environment which is popular with students
  • Good results at GCSE and A Level
  • Exceptional facilities including a 225-capacity theatre, purpose-built drama studios with expert lighting and sound facilities
  • A comprehensive ECT programme if required.

Woodbridge High School offers you:

  • The opportunity to work in a highly regarded school
  • A welcoming and friendly staff body
  • Motivated, well-behaved and friendly students
  • Clear behaviour systems and students who understand boundaries
  • Opportunities for rapid career development and promotion
  • Access to state-of-the-art sports and leisure facilities
  • Tailored professional development and training
  • A comprehensive staff wellbeing package


Further details about the role

Woodbridge High School is committed to working with local schools and leads on many aspects of school improvement and inter-school development. We would like you to consider being part of our team at this exciting time in our development.

Woodbridge High School welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We actively seek to ensure that our staff is reflective of the diversity of our student body.

We also welcome applications from those returning to the profession or those who need flexible working arrangements. Please set out your situation or request as part of your application.

The school is committed to promoting and safe-guarding the welfare of children. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and overseas checks where necessary.

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About Woodbridge High School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
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School size
1851 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18

Arranging a visit to Woodbridge High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hdalby@woodbridgehigh.co.uk.

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