Teacher of Drama

Required for September 2023 or January 2024

TEACHER OF DRAMA

MS/UPS (OLA)

Woodbridge High School is a successful school situated in the heart of Woodford Green, North East London. It is fully comprehensive with an ethnically and socially diverse intake. The school has a strong and distinctive ethos of kindness, strength in diversity, respect, excellence and pride in achievement, which we call ‘The Woodbridge Way’. We enjoy an excellent reputation within the local community. We achieve impressive results year after year from a fully comprehensive intake.

At Woodbridge we champion the arts and performance, so we need a drama teacher who can perform!  Woodbridge offers students a unique experience within drama - to learn about the world they live in, to become critical thinkers and develop their skills in oracy, collaboration and creativity.  We are welcoming applications from candidates who are experimental with drama pedagogy, have excellent subject knowledge and create student-centred learning experiences. 

The Drama department offers:

• A Drama curriculum across all the Key Stages. All courses attract large numbers of students.
• A supportive and established team and reputation within the school community 
• A successful and well-resourced department with excellent recruitment at GCSE & A Level 
• A record of driving forward innovation in learning and teaching within the school and a strong commitment to access and challenge for all.
• A positive learning and teaching experience in a supportive and friendly environment which is popular with students
• Good results at GCSE and A Level 
• Exceptional facilities including a 225-capacity theatre, purpose-built drama studios with expert lighting and sound facilities 
• A comprehensive ECT programme if required.

The successful applicant will:

• Have a strong belief in comprehensive education
• Have the ability to deliver excellent student outcomes
• Be an innovative and inspirational teacher
• Be committed to their personal and professional development
• Make a positive contribution to the school’s distinctive ethos
• Have the experience of teaching a full age and ability range
• Have the ability to teach Drama up to A Level

Woodbridge High School offers you:

• The opportunity to work in a highly regarded school
• A welcoming and friendly staff body
• Motivated, well-behaved and friendly students
• Clear behaviour systems and students who understand boundaries
• Opportunities for rapid career development and promotion
• Access to state-of-the-art sports and leisure facilities
• Tailored professional development and training
• A comprehensive staff wellbeing package

Woodbridge High School is committed to working with local schools and leads on many aspects of school improvement and inter-school development. We would like you to consider being part of our team at this exciting time in our development.

Woodbridge High School welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We actively seek to ensure that our staff is reflective of the diversity of our student body.

We also welcome applications from those returning to the profession or those who need flexible working arrangements. Please set out your situation or request as part of your application.

The school is committed to promoting and safe-guarding the welfare of children. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and overseas checks where necessary.

Further details about the school can be downloaded from the website www.woodbridgehigh.co.uk   Please note the school can only consider completed school application forms and not CVs alone.

Closing date: Friday, 16th June 2023 at 9.00 am

Interview date: Thursday, 22nd June 2023

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within a week of the closing date. We will contact unsuccessful applicants soon after the process.