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Head of Drama

Head of Drama

The Grammar School at Leeds

Leeds

  • Expired
Salary:
Above national average
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
1 September 2018
Apply by:
15 January 2018

Job overview

The Grammar School at Leeds has an exciting opportunity to bring drama alive with the expansion of the curriculum to every year group from September 2018 and to be studied at GCSE and A level through the AQA exam board. The head of drama will be responsible for both the academic and co-curricular provision.  

The school has a long tradition of putting on significant, high-quality dramatic productions and we want to build on these high standards. The school currently has termly co-curricular drama events, including KS3 drama club, whole school musical or play and house drama and dance.   

Numbers in drama are growing and as such there will be two members of the drama department from September 2018, in addition to two dedicated theatre support technicians. The drama facilities at GSAL include a theatre and a drama studio. It is our aim to ultimately be renowned nationally for the success of our drama provision.   

We are therefore seeking an exceptional and talented practitioner to lead and develop this department from September 2018. The successful candidate will have a strong academic and leadership pedigree, with high results in both academic and co-curricular remits. Previous experience with drama and theatre studies at GCSE and A level is highly desirable. You will also be required to participate in the wider range of extra-curricular activities available within the school and to support the house system.   

There are a range of non contractual benefits available including salary sacrifice schemes and access to the school gym and pool.  Full details of the post are shown in the job description and person specification on the school’s website. 

Application is by completion of the online GSAL application form.  

Closing date: by 09:00 on: Monday 15 January 2018  

Interviews will be held:  Monday 22 January 2018  

In addition to formal interviews there will also be an opportunity for short-listed candidates to see around the School and meet members of the department. Part of the interview procedure will be to teach a lesson. Details will be made available with the call to interview. All short listed candidates will be provided with lesson briefs.

GSAL is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.  

GSAL is an equal opportunities employer, selecting employees solely on merit irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.

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About The Grammar School at Leeds

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The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) is one of the leading schools in the north and traces its history back to 1552. In the last five years GSAL has twice been named North Independent Secondary School of the Year, and North Independent Secondary School of the Decade in the Sunday Times Parent Power League Table. The school aims to inspire all members of our community and to instil values of responsibility, respect and resilience in all of our pupils.

‘Be inspired’ is the ethos behind our teaching and learning at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL). We nurture all our pupils to make the most of their talents, realise their potential and develop into confident young people ready to rise to any challenge. These values have been at the heart of our school life for over four centuries.

Our history began with the foundation of Leeds Grammar School for boys in 1552. GSAL was created in 2008 following the merger of the boys’ school with Leeds Girls’ High School, founded in 1876.

GSAL provides a high quality independent education for 2,100 pupils between the ages of three and 18. The purpose built campus at Alwoodley Gates in north Leeds has excellent facilities, including the newly refurbished Lawson Library which is the oldest library in Leeds, housing over 60 000 books and, from September 2024, GSAL will be home to a state of the art performing arts centre.

GSAL is academically selective, with consistently excellent A-level and GCSE results. After merger, the school introduced the diamond model of teaching, through which pupils learn together up to age 11, then in single sex classes between Year 7 and Year 11, and come together again in sixth form lessons. Form time and extracurricular activities are mixed throughout. Class sizes are usually between 16 and 22.

Academic achievement is at the heart of a rounded education at GSAL, which offers our students personal development opportunities and broad experience beyond the classroom. We pride ourselves on a rich co-curricular programme encompassing sport, music, drama, scouts, CCF, Duke of Edinburgh, debating and much more. We offer an outdoor learning programme and a wide variety of trips at home and abroad. Our lively house system encourages students to get involved and have fun.

This success can only be achieved with committed, professional and well-qualified colleagues who are focused upon excellence in the classroom and contributions to the wider life of the school. We reward our staff with a good degree of autonomy in their teaching, outstanding learning resources and an attractive benefits package. A large school offers opportunities for CPD, career progression and leadership roles in academic, pastoral and extracurricular areas.

GSAL provides a friendly, fun and supportive working environment, while retaining high expectations of our staff and students. With our diverse student body, drawn from the city of Leeds and surrounding areas, we promote a strong sense of mutual respect, integrity and social responsibility. Colleagues and students throughout the school are active in charitable work locally and internationally.

Leeds is a thriving city which has benefited from a period of sustained economic expansion. Vibrant and friendly, with a wide range of cultural, social, sporting and leisure activities the city has something for everyone. Leeds offers you the best of both worlds - all the advantages of a modern city and Yorkshire’s beautiful countryside on the doorstep.

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