Head of Drama

Head of Drama

Contract: Full Time Permanent

£30,000 - £46,525 (M1 - UPS3) plus £7,847 per annum (TLR2c)

ASPIRE, PERSEVERE, ACHIEVE 

Applications are invited for the post of Head of Drama at the William de Ferrers School. We are looking to appoint an inspirational leader to play a key role in leading our drama department who have a strong ethos of collaboration and support. This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful and ambitious department in a warm and supportive school which values the contributions and ideas of all stakeholders and strives for high achievement for all its pupils. 

Why work for William de Ferrers School? 

We have a senior leadership team that encourage innovation from heads of departments and that places great value on the arts. We have a talented, enthusiastic and supportive expressive arts team, with students who appreciate the support and investment of teachers. We offer comprehensive CPD opportunities as well as having a dedicated administrative support team. We provide excellent networking opportunities with other schools also. 

Ofsted rated William de Ferrers a ‘Good School’ in December 2018 and we are committed to giving the highest standards of education for the young people in our care. We encourage all staff to contribute their ideas to improve the school. Visits or telephone calls to the school are warmly welcomed. 

Contact us

The closing date is at 12:00pm on the 13th May 2024. Please contact Mrs Clarkson, PA to the headteacher on 01245 326305 or headspa@wdf.school who will be happy to arrange a visit for you.

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to: 

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people; 
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued; 
• The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs 

and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.  

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. 

If this vacancy attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we reserve the right to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date so an early application is advised.

It is illegal for anyone who is barred from working with children to apply for or undertake Regulated Activity. In line with recommended practice in the statutory guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education", the trust will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation at interview.