Drama Teacher (NQTs welcome to apply)

Drama Teacher 

Pay scale: MTPS (place on scale dependent on experience). Applications from NQTs are welcome.

The opportunity has arisen for a talented, dynamic, highly motivated Drama practitioner who has vision and can demonstrate creative flair to join our department.  If you share our belief that learning is a lifelong journey for students and staff alike then tell us why Patcham High School is the place where you will flourish as the next step in your career journey.

Patcham High School is an 11–16 comprehensive school of 1050 students, situated on the northern outskirts of Brighton, very close to the old village of Patcham. The school is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and we are in an exciting phase of development to become ‘Outstanding’. We are known for our innovative approach and we value CPD very highly. It is a positive environment, with inspiring and supportive colleagues who strive for excellence.

We are looking to appoint a teacher who can inspire and motivate our students both in and out of the classroom to join our dedicated team of committed and innovative teachers. We put on various shows throughout the year including a summer whole school Drama Production and in addition various shows and performances to our local primary schools.

The successful candidate will:

· have a passion for the Teaching and Learning of Drama making Drama an enjoyable subject for all our students;

· be someone with the belief that every child does matter and that all children can make outstanding progress and reach their full potential;

· Continually reflect upon and improve their practice;

· have outstanding interpersonal skills;

· be someone who is dedicated to a team and who thrives on working collaboratively with colleagues.

If you enjoy a challenge and are interested in furthering your career please download an application pack from our school’s website http://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/school-information-2/vacancies/ . Where possible, please email your completed application form to the Headteacher’s PA, Elise Holmes eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Holmes, either by email or by telephone to 01273 543 484.

Patcham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

BRIGHTON & HOVE SCHOOLS – Taking Action for Equality

 We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake

We reserve the right to interview on application should a suitable candidate become available.

Closing Date: Tuesday 9th October 2018 at 1pm

Interview Date: Scheduled for Thursday 11th October 2018