Head of Drama
Swanmore College
Hampshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR/UPR + TLR 2.1
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 13 May 2024
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, inspiring and innovative Head of Drama to lead this extremely important curriculum and extra-curricular area from September 2024.
Swanmore is very proud to be in the position to offer an expanded and enhanced creative curriculum provision to both pupils and teaching professionals. Rather than narrowing the access to the Creative Arts for our pupils, we are keen to showcase the Arts as the cornerstone of our forward thinking, high quality curriculum provision. Our Performing Arts building provides us with first class facilities for teaching, learning and performing.
Swanmore Supports Your Professional Development
We are fully committed to championing professional development and all teaching staff are allocated a specific slot for Continuous Professional Development (CPD) reducing a teaching load by one period a week.
Swanmore Supports Your Career Goals
We have a successful mentoring and coaching culture at Swanmore that supports teachers at all levels of their career to pursue professional development in the direction that most interests them.
In addition, Swanmore provides:
- Access to internal training development opportunities (we support National Professional Qualifications at all levels, run an Extended Leadership Secondment and can contribute to Masters/PhD courses)
- Access to a wealth of CPD, such as The National College, Optimus and iHasco and a free subscription to TES Magazine online, along with a CPD hour on the timetable
- Access to Professional & Career Coaches/Mentors and self-evaluation tools (such as Swivl)
- An array of staff wellbeing initiatives: Staff extra-curricular activities such as Yoga, Football, free refreshments, fresh fruit and food at Events
- Free on-site parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free Microsoft Office for home and loan equipment available (visualizer, graphics tablet, device)
- Free Staff Membership of our Fitness Suite with exclusive staff only times
The role profile, teaching application and equalities monitoring form can be found on our website www.swanmore-school.co.uk/vacancies . Your completed forms should be sent to Mrs M Smith (HR Officer) at recruitment@swanmore-sec.hants.sch.uk .
Please note, we reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive applications that meet the criteria, therefore you are strongly advised to submit your application as soon as possible. Interviews may take place earlier than advertised.
Swanmore College and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Closing date: Noon Monday 13 May 2024 Interview date: TBC
Attached documents
About Swanmore College
Swanmore College is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational, 11-16 comprehensive secondary school, situated in a rural location approximately 13 miles south of Winchester, Hampshire. There are currently 1,200 pupils on the school roll.
The secondary school is part of the Eastleigh Consortium, which is an association of 14 local schools and colleges. The aim of the consortium is to encourage the sharing of ideas and materials that have been produced by staff.
Headteacher
Mr R K Jonathan
Values and vision
Swanmore College believes passionately in the importance of the individual. Every pupil at the college is valued and encouraged to develop his or her talents to the full, in an atmosphere where every achievement is celebrated. The college believes its rich extra-curricular life provides opportunities for pupils to develop confidence, leadership skills and contribute to the college community.
Swanmore College aims to bring out the best in everyone and has the highest expectations of each pupil’s learning and achievements. It challenges each individual and offers them the support they need to develop beyond self-imposed or external boundaries. It will never talk about pupils reaching their full potential because potential should be limitless. Pupils enjoy learning in an atmosphere that is characterised by high expectations, fairness, transparency and mutual respect.
Ofsted report
“The headteacher provides the school with outstanding leadership. Governors and senior leaders provide strong support and all share the headteacher’s vision for the school to be outstanding. The overall quality of teaching is good with some that is outstanding. Behaviour is good and often excellent. Students are polite and courteous to staff and visitors. They feel safe and are proud to be members of the school.”
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