Teacher of Drama and Life Skills
Tadcaster Grammar School
Tadcaster, North Yorkshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS
- Job type:
- Part Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- 01/09/2019
- Apply by:
- 20 June 2019
Job overview
Required for 1 September 2019, we are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher to join two strong Faculty Teams in this high achieving and successful school. The Faculties achieve high academic standards, deliver excellent results, challenge underachievement and are keen to extend their subjects beyond the classroom. This is a 0.5 fixed term maternity cover contract for one term (22 hours per fortnight), teaching Years 7-9 Drama and Years 7-10 Life Skills.
Candidates for the vacancy should have the ability to teach Drama at Key Stage 3 and Life Skills at Key Stages 3 & 4.
Tadcaster Grammar School is a fantastic place to work; we are offering a unique opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic team who are committed to enhancing the teaching and learning experiences for all our students, whatever their role in the organisation. TGS is part of the STAR Multi Academy Trust which is an exciting new venture strengthening our existing partnership with other local schools.
Candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check as part of our commitment to safeguarding.
Please access the school’s website which contains further details of this vacancy, together with an application form which should be returned by post or electronically to c.earl@tgs.starmat.uk
Applications should be returned by 12 noon on Monday 17 June 2019
and interviews will be held the week commencing 24 June 2019
Attached documents
About Tadcaster Grammar School
Welcome to Tadcaster Grammar School
Tadcaster Grammar School is a thriving, successful and energetic place with a very unique ‘family’ feel. We pride ourselves in knowing our students really well, and our caring and nurturing ethos ensures every student feels safe, secure and happy.
The school enjoys an excellent reputation and attracts a large number of students from outside the official catchment area. Currently, students attend from over 40 primary schools in North Yorkshire, City of York and Leeds education authorities.
The learning environment we offer our students is of a high quality. All subjects are housed in suites of specialist rooms. Over forty classrooms are complemented by Science laboratories and specialist bases for Art, Design and Technology, Food and Nutrition, Textile Technology, Music, Careers and Learning Support. The sports facilities within our very extensive grounds include two gymnasiums, seven tennis courts, many hockey, soccer and rugby pitches, cricket squares, a hard-surface athletics track and a full size floodlit artificial pitch. We have a total of nearly 70 acres.
We are committed to:
● Promoting equality of opportunity for each student;
● Assisting each student, through hard work, commitment and self-discipline to achieve the highest standards of work of which they are capable;
● Helping each student to develop a lively enquiring mind, the confident to question, and the ability to debate rationally;
● Ensuring each student acquires knowledge, skills and training relevant to the world of work;
● Enabling each student to receive challenging, stimulating, worthwhile and enjoyable experiences;
● Making sure all students recognise their personal strengths and set their goals accordingly;
● Developing within each student an understanding of fundamental British Values.
Please note especially our School Vision & Values Statement in the applicant pack.
The school places great emphasis on professional development. Opportunities for development and advancement are available in school and across the wider Trust, and beyond..
Tadcaster Grammar School is a very special place and we look forward to welcoming you.
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