Teacher of Drama and English - Full-time and Permanent from 1st September 2024

We are seeking to recruit an inspirational, enthusiastic and self-reflective Teacher of Drama to commence 1st September 2024. The role would suit an experienced teacher or an ECT. The role involves teaching Drama up to A Level. The ability to teach English Literature and English Language would also be an advantage but not a necessity. Applicants will be expected to teach boys and girls and work at any of the Merchant Taylors’ Schools in Crosby, Liverpool. 

Competent IT skills are necessary since members of staff are each furnished with a Microsoft Surface Pro for use within and away from school and these can be used with smartboards in classrooms.  

There is an expectation that you will participate in and contribute to the co-curricular life of the School as a whole. In return, the School is committed to helping you develop further as a teacher by supporting you with appropriate professional development. 

 The Department 

Listen to us talk more about how we teach this subject by visiting 

https://www.merchanttaylors.com/senior-girls/departments-curriculum/drama  

https://www.merchanttaylors.com/senior-boys/departments-curriculum/drama/ 

Please also see the candidate brief for further information on the drama department.

 Terms and Conditions 

The successful candidate will be rewarded on the Merchant Taylors’ teachers pay scale with a salary commensurate with their experience and skills. Management roles will be rewarded though the additional payment of a management allowance.  

This a full time position on a permanent basis.  

The role will be subject to a probationary period of three academic terms. 

Benefits

 The successful candidate will be able to take advantage of a number of benefits which include:

• Working as part of a committed and talented team of professionals
• Extended holiday periods
• Membership of the APTIS Pension Scheme [Aviva Pension Trust for Independent Schools]
• Life insurance benefit as part of pension scheme membership
• Discounted School fees for your children attending the School after completion of probationary period
• Access to our on-site fitness suite
• Access to our employee assistance programme providing a 24-hour counselling and advice line
• Borrow books from our school library
• Support for your continuous professional development

 Safeguarding Statement

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo safeguarding checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Applications

For more information about Merchant Taylors’ School, Liverpool why not visit our website https://www.merchanttaylors.com/

If you would like to apply for this very rewarding role please go to

https://www.merchanttaylors.com/join-our-team/teaching-vacancies/

 Closing date: Friday 12th April at midday however, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@merchanttaylors.com

 Interviews are currently scheduled to take place on Week commencing 29th April 2024.