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Teacher of Drama

Teacher of Drama

Penistone Grammar School ALC

Barnsley

  • £25,714 - £41,604 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
MPS / UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2021
Apply by:
15 March 2021

Job overview

Are you a confident, enthusiastic teacher who is passionate about their subject and driven to ensure all students benefit from a first-class Drama curriculum?  Do you believe that young people can benefit from an understanding of how Drama has the ability to enrich their lives on every level?


Penistone Grammar School has a vacancy for a full-time, permanent Teacher of Drama to join our fantastic Performing Arts department.


Contract: Full time, permanent

Salary Range: MPS/UPS (NQTs are welcome to apply)

Start Date: September 2021


About the role:

You will be a first-class practitioner who will thrive upon the commitment our students have to their learning, a teacher who has the determination and talent to make a difference in the life of each and every student you teach; a teacher who shares our vision and can inspire our young people to achieve more than they believe is possible. 


The successful candidate will have previous experience of teaching Drama with a proven track record at KS4 and KS5, or be enthusiastic about taking on the challenge that teaching to examination level will bring. The ability and willingness to teach a small amount of music at Key Stage 3 would be advantageous. 


About our school:

Our school culture is built around our 5 Core Values: Aim High, Be Brave, Be Determined, Be Proud and Be Supportive.  We are also extremely proud of our Values Driven approach. We are a vibrant, oversubscribed 11 to 18 comprehensive school with excellent GCSE results across all subjects and are recognised as one of the highest performing schools in the region in terms of Key Stage 4 outcomes. Our A level results and destinations are equally impressive, with the school placed in the top 10% in the country for the last 3 years, and over 95% of students gaining entrance to their preferred choice of university in 2020.


We are committed to professional development for all staff, regardless of role.  We have an innovative staff development programme, which truly empowers teachers to take control of their own professional development through a supportive peer-coaching model.  Regardless of what point you are at in your career and whatever your aspirations may be, Penistone Grammar School can support you to achieve them.


As a school, we pride ourselves on innovative practice, consistently high standards of teaching and learning, and a commitment to the success of all students, both academically and pastorally. If you share our vision, we want you to be part of our team.

 

Who can I speak to for more information?

For an application form and pack please contact our Recruitment Partner, Paula Read at Hays Education on 07966403947 or paula.read@hays.com Further information about Penistone Grammar School can be found on www.hays.co.uk/jobs/penistone-grammar-school or https://penistone-gs.uk/current-vacancies

Candidates who would like to find out more information about this, or any of our other vacancies, can join our Virtual Recruitment Morning on Saturday 6 March 2021:


 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/penistone-grammar-school-recruitment-morning-registration-141411356173 

The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Monday 15 March 2021 at 12 noon. 


About Penistone Grammar School ALC

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+44 1226 762 114

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Penistone Grammar School

Penistone Grammar School really is a special place to work. There’s no doubt that our amazing student body of 1900 students, including 300 Post 16 students, and our state-of-the-art building set in beautiful surroundings, make coming to work worthwhile. However, what really makes Penistone the school it is, is our staff. Our success as a school is directly attributable to the collaborative interaction and support between colleagues, complemented by a commitment to doing all they can for the benefit of each and every one of our students. We value the unique contribution each member of staff makes to our learning community.

We are fully committed to meeting the needs of all our students and providing them with the very best teaching and learning. Students come to us from the small town of Penistone and from the surrounding villages. We also take students from further afield and we are over-subscribed. Our intake is genuinely comprehensive although we have retained Grammar School in our name to maintain the link with our history.

For more information or to visit the school see our website www.penistone-gs.uk or contact our HR Officer: Sue Williams by email swilliams@penistone-gs.uk or telephone: 01226 762114 ext 1022

Principal

Mr Paul Crook

Values and vision

Penistone Grammar School is built on strong relationships. A happy school, we are at the heart of our community and provide an excellent educational experience for students from years 7 through to 13. Everything we do is driven by our core values: Aim High; Be Determined; Be Brave; Be Supportive; Be Proud and is underpinned by honesty, integrity and respect. We believe the potential our students hold in terms of their personal achievement is limitless. We will empower them to go forward, prepared for whatever challenges they face with absolute confidence, aware that they have the knowledge, skills and qualities needed to succeed.

Ofsted report

Leaders have high aspirations for pupils. Pupils study for ambitious qualifications They achieve well in external examinations. In lessons they are respectful and focus on learning. Teachers deliver high quality lessons Pupils secure appropriate destinations for their next steps in education or training.

View Penistone Grammar School's latest Ofsted report

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