Teacher of Drama

Teacher of Drama

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated teacher to join the successful Expressive Arts department at Llanidloes High School, located in beautiful Mid Wales. The post holder will work within the Expressive Arts curriculum area and take the lead in promoting drama across the school.  The successful candidate will be self-motivated and strive to achieve and maintain the highest standards.  We seek a creative, outstanding teacher who is confident teaching drama to pupils aged 11-18. The ability to teach drama at A-level would be beneficial. NQTs are welcome to apply.

The successful candidate will:

•     care deeply for the wellbeing and academic success of all our pupils;

•     be creative and dynamic in the classroom, inspire a love of learning and maintain high standards of teaching in all their classes;

•     have excellent interpersonal skills and a team ethos, as well as being adept at working independently; 

•     have a passion for performance and recognise drama is central to a positive culture in schools; 

•     have excellent organisational skills and a strong work ethic;

•     contribute fully to providing extra-curricular opportunities;

•     have a ‘can do’ attitude to problem solving;

•     be committed to applying reliable pedagogical research to their classroom practice to promote excellent learning.

The ability to teach through the medium of Welsh and offer a further subject would be desirable, but not essential.