Teacher of Drama
Eastbury Community School
Barking
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS incorporating Inner London Allowance
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April/July (NQTs)/September
- Apply by:
- 26 January 2018
Job overview
TEACHER OF DRAMA (SECONDARY)
April/July (NQT) /September
Permanent
MPS incorporating Inner London Allowance
Roll 1800 (Oversubscribed)
Excellent opportunity for an inspirational teacher, in a successful, well ordered, and inclusive 3-19 all through school. We are at the heart of an ethnically diverse community in London East, an area undergoing significant regeneration and building affordable homes. We have just celebrated record breaking public examination results in 2017 with many pupils achieving top grades at both GCSE and A level.
We foster a collaborative culture where talented individuals are empowered to produce their best work in brand new purpose built accommodation.
The school is located less than 10 minutes’ walk from Barking tube and mainline station (25 minutes from Liverpool Street station) and is easily accessible by road.
We are seeking a well-qualified and ambitious professional who is motivated to make a difference to the life chances of young people. The post would suit a team player who is committed to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school. The ability or desire to teach in our primary phase would be an advantage but is not essential.
We have the highest expectations of everyone and can offer
• Highly aspirational pupils who are eager to learn
• A highly supportive school in which teaching and learning is the key priority, and staff are provided with the time and coaching needed to be successful.
• Career development (Leadership / Lead practitioner training for exceptional candidates after 2 years in post)
• Access to the LBBD affordable quality housing scheme
. • Visit and tour of school prior to final application
• Lead practitioner available for suitably qualified candidates
Department Information:
We are seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic teacher of Drama to join the English and Drama faculty at Eastbury Community School. The successful teacher will be joining a very well established and thriving English department and will be responsible for the teaching of Drama at Key Stages 3 and 4. The role will also involve working closely with the English department to enrich our current Drama curriculum and develop greater creative opportunities for our students.
As a department we have a long term partnership with the Royal Shakespeare Company and have developed a curriculum in which Drama practices are integral to our teaching of language and literature. Our sustained relationship with the RSC enables us to offer staff high quality CPD and the opportunity to work with industry professionals. We highly value rehearsal room pedagogy and the positive impact that Drama can have on a learner’s communication, confidence and creativity.
We also work closely with the Barbican and The National Theatre to offer students enriching opportunities and regular theatre visits to support curriculum content and increase cultural capital.
The successful teacher will be joining a very supportive school environment where staff, students and senior leaders value the impact that the creative arts can have on or local community.
For full details of the post and an application form please visit the school website www.eastbury.bardaglea.org.uk and return the application form to the Headteacher’s PA, Karen Dunnell kdunnell@eastbury.bardaglea.org.uk. The closing date for applications is Friday 26 January 2018 and interviews will be held on 2 February 2018.
Eastbury School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including enhanced DBS checks. CVs are not acceptable and will not be considered.
About Eastbury Community School
About Eastbury Community School
Eastbury Community School is an exciting, challenging and rewarding place to work. Our 3-19 All through school is a large, well-ordered and diverse community of 2200 pupil. We are proud of our achievements and excellent reputation, both locally and nationally. The school strives to be at the forefront of educational improvement and is a Leading Edge school. Our success is founded on the traditional values of academic excellence, self-discipline, responsibility and respect for others.
Eastbury was judged overall as good, with an outstanding sixth form by OFSTED in July 2018. We believe we have continued to improve and are on the cusp of becoming outstanding. Our exceptional trajectory of improvement and outstanding progress support this judgment.
We feel we are both the ideal place to begin your career in education, or gain the valuable experience needed to develop it further. Our highly praised NQT program is highly valued and our early career teachers stay with us for a few years. Many of our staff gain promotions both internally and externally, which reflects the high expectations we have of all, and the excellent standard of support that is offered to all staff across all areas. Eastbury Community School always seek to employ talented and inspirational individuals who will ensure the highest standards of academic achievement and pastoral care for all our pupils. In return, we provide a rich experience and the professional development needed for further promotions.
Eastbury Community School is part of a successful 6th form partnership arrangement with four other local secondary schools. This partnership will potentially cater for the educational needs of over 1000 pupils studying a diverse range of academic and vocational courses. We have had increasing numbers of pupils achieving top grades in our sixth form; in 2019 we had 24% A*/A and an average grade of B-. Although we cannot publish 2020 grades, we improved on this and our 3-year ALPS measure is a 3, which places us in the top 25% for value added. This was also reflected in the destinations of our pupils, with multiple pupils gaining places at Oxbridge, plus Imperial College London, the LSE and KPMG apprenticeships. Overall, 64% of our pupils went on to study at Russell Group or top third universities. Just like skills and character traits, our pupils have a range of abilities. What we consistently do here, is push them to achieve no matter what their starting point is.
Many families choose Eastbury because they feel that each child in our care is offered an exciting, broad and balanced curriculum and can be assured of support and encouragement to attain their full potential. We see our school as a family: caring, supportive and well-ordered, with a commitment to everyone achieving their best. We challenge our pupils to achieve ambitious goals and to never settle for second best.
Our aim is to create a genuine learning community in which all pupils are challenged and stimulated, cared for and supported. Our mission statement is “Getting the best from and for all our learners” and you will observe from our website and visit to the school this is fast becoming a reality. If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated professional who shares this commitment and are inspired to apply for the post, we would be pleased to receive your application.
We invite you to visit our website www.eastburyschool.co.uk to find out more detailed information about our school.
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The school is located within easy walking distance of Barking tube and mainline station and has good links to the A13, A127, A406 and M11. Barking and Dagenham is an excellent Borough to work for, committed to raising attainment and developing its staff. Full Inner London Weighting is paid
Sharon Gladman
Executive Headteacher
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