Assistant Director of Drama
Downe House
Berkshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required for September 2018
- Apply by:
- 7 December 2017
Job overview
As one of the leading girls’ independent boarding schools in the country, we pride ourselves on offering a supportive, enriching and creative environment for our girls. Drama is highly valued at Downe House, and plays an important part in the life of the School.
In this exciting role, you will be leading the Academic Drama Department and managing a small team. You will be teaching both A Level and GCSE, and ensuring the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for pupils studying in the Department. There will also be the opportunity to get involved in wider Drama initiatives including productions, workshops and our scholarship programme.
To be successful, you will need to be an experienced teacher with experience of managing others. You will need to have a flexible approach to working hours and be prepared to work during some evenings and weekends.
In return, we offer excellent working facilities and a competitive salary.
To apply, please apply via our website at www.downehouse.net (Jobs) where further details about this role and the School can also be found.
Closing date: Noon on Thursday 7th December 2017
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check (DBS) and satisfactory references.
About Downe House
Situated in the town of Thatcham, in Berkshire, Downe House is an independent secondary school for girls aged between 11 and 18. It is both a day and boarding school. There are around 580 students enrolled at the school, the majority of whom are boarders. Downe House School was established in 1907 in Charles Darwin’s formal home. It is located on 110 acres of land. There are 12 houses for those living on the campus. One of the houses is located in France where year eight students have the opportunity to spend a term.
Headteacher
Emma McKendrick
Values and Vision
Downe House aims to give every girl attending the school equal opportunities. The goal is for them to develop positive attitudes towards learning and become important figures in the local and global community. Children are encouraged to have excellent exam results, as well as personal development.
Ofsted report
“There is positive leadership and a proactive approach to the health and well-being of the boarders. The health centre provides an outstanding service to the whole school. The welfare of pupils is at the heart of all the work that is done and the systems that are in place to support this aim. The pupils are well protected from harm with a written child protection policy that is regularly reviewed. The headmistress is the designated person in charge of child protection and works closely in this area with other members of the leadership team. Good attention is paid to overall health and safety matters supported by robust policies and comprehensive risk assessments.”
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