Job details
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Subjects
- Drama, Music
Working pattern
- Full time
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3, £28,355 to £44,541
Teacher of Performing Arts (Drama and Music) job summary
Full Time, Permanent
Main Pay Range - Upper Pay Range
Inspire their remarkable with us
Given school closures, all interviews will be conducted remotely during this period.
Richmond Park Academy, is part of the Academies Enterprise Trust (AET) group and is situated in East Sheen, close to Richmond Park. Richmond, Kingston and the West End are all between 15 and 30 minutes journey from the school and our proximity to central London means that students can benefit enormously from the vast range of social, cultural, sporting and academic opportunities that we are able to access.
Our student body is diverse, exciting and talented – and the same is true of our staff. We put huge emphasis on professional development, most of it in-house, and are proud of the high number of good and outstanding teachers who work in our Academy. We are also noted for our ‘can do’ attitude. We are keen, always, to encourage new staff to make their mark as soon as they are ready.
The Academy completed a £10m rebuild and refurbishment programme, including the introduction of a 6th form in 2014. Our 2018 Ofsted reported that we were a ‘Good’ school in all categories. The inspectors judged: “The principal is respected across the school and has communicated a clear vision for the school to all members of the school community. He has empowered the leadership team to raise standards and hold staff to account for pupils’ outcomes through a relentless focus on improving teaching and learning. Staff feel well supported and happy to be part of the drive for improvement”.
If you are an outstanding teacher looking for the next step in your career, this role could be for you! We are looking for a qualified teacher to join our friendly, hardworking Performing Arts (Drama and Music) department.
We need you to inspire others, work collaboratively with the department to help colleagues to develop and improve their practice for the benefit of the students to ensure the continued success of this department and the Academy on our journey to ‘Outstanding’. You will embody the Academy’s ethos for the delivery of outstanding teaching.
Within this role, you will be working within a high-profile department with a varied and exciting programme of extra-curricular activities. You will be an outstanding Performing Arts specialist with a passion and flair for the subject and the teaching of it. You will be an ambitious, committed and hardworking team player who can inspire and motivate others, be a problem solver as well as a highly effective communicator
We passionately believe that every child can discover their own remarkable life. It’s what motivates us around here. We know this vision requires something extra. Which is why at AET, you’ll find more. More opportunities, so you can forge your own path. More care and support, so you can prioritise what matters most. More purpose, for you and for the children we’re inspiring.
We offer:
More opportunity to grow your career - We’ll support you in developing your career and experience at this school or another AET school.
More tailored support - We understand every academy is unique. We’ll give you tailored support and flexibility, allowing you to do what’s best for your children.
More chance to see what’s out there - We create opportunities for teachers to visit other AET academies and learn from outside experience.
More like minded colleagues, so you can benefit from others’ experience - You’re connected to our network of over 60 academies and thousands of education professionals.
More technology so you can make more impact - G Suite for Education embedded throughout. Collaborative cloud technology gives you access to the latest tools, when and where it suits you. More tech enabled classrooms mean less time spent on admin and more time teaching.
More time - We strive to minimise unnecessary distractions so you can have energy for your job, and your life.
This position is required to commence 1 September 2020
Closing date: Monday 20 April 2020
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
For further information on this position and to make an application please follow the link: https://bit.ly/3deGZ7P
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.
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AET is recruiting for School Direct placements. Please visit our website http://www.academiesenterprisetrust.org/our-teaching-school/our-school-direct-teacher-training-vacancies for further details.
Further information about the job
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Commitment to safeguarding
Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
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About Richmond Park Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1039 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
Lift Richmond Park is a thriving secondary school with a sixth form, located in East Sheen near the stunning Richmond Park — the largest of London’s Royal Parks. Our location offers students access to a wealth of academic, cultural, and sporting opportunities across Richmond, Kingston, and central London.
Nestled in a vibrant community, with a diverse curriculum that blends academic rigour with creative exploration, we empower students to pursue their passions and develop critical thinking skills. We have unashamedly high aspirations for the students in our care and our outcomes consistently feature in the top 10% of schools in England. We have no doubt that every child who joins us will have every opportunity to reach their full potential and leave us exceptionally well-placed for a happy and successful future. At Richmond Park we cultivate a culture of inclusivity, respect, and innovation, preparing our students not just for exams, but for life.
We are proud of our diverse and talented student body, and equally proud of our dedicated staff. At Lift Richmond we create a ‘can do’ culture, where professional development is prioritised and early career teachers are supported to make an immediate impact.
Ofsted
We are a currently judged to be a 'Good' school and we were last inspected in December 2022. To view all our Ofsted reports please click here
Who is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
Our mission:
We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.
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