Deputy Head of Drama , Day School

ArtsEd, one of the UK’s leading, and most exciting Art’s schools based in Chiswick, West London is seeking to appoint, for  September 2021, an inspiring and talented Deputy Head of Drama.

ArtsEd Day School and Sixth Form is an exceptional independent school for 11 to 18-year-olds where pupils immerse themselves in high-calibre academic study whilst developing their talent and their passion for performance. Founded 100 years ago by two ground-breaking educationalists, Grace Cone and Olive Ripman, our ethos remains true to their vision: to provide a broad and balanced education stretching pupils to achieve both their academic and artistic potential.

Our combination of talented teachers meeting young talented minds creates a truly dynamic environment for teaching and learning. Dedicated staff build warm and constructive learning relationships with pupils, creating a strong ethos of nurture and individualism that enables each pupil to flourish as a person, as a learner and as a performer. Our successful balance of vocational and academic classes instils in our pupils a deep-seated confidence and a broad range of skills, giving them the scope at 16 or 18+ to pursue a path that’s right for them.

Exceptional pastoral care combined with expert teachers inspire pupils’ confidence, curiosity and commitment to all of their studies, both academic and vocational. Our aim is for every pupil to leave ArtsEd as a creative, articulate and imaginative young adult, assured of their ability to achieve their best in their chosen field.

Our ethos is one of shared responsibility to which all teachers make a significant contribution. As many departments consist of just one member it is vital that teachers contribute throughout the year to the school’s strategic planning.

The Deputy Head of Drama is a new and developing role.  Working alongside the Head of Drama, you will generate the vision and ethos for each course, developing the most innovative core units for pupils and  creating additional specialist units.

This role covers two key areas:

1. Liaising with the Head of Drama to implement the department's strategic direction

2. Teaching across all key stages with responsibility for the KS3 curriculum and managing the GCSE exams.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience of delivering the OCR GCSE and A Level qualifications.  They will work within existing structures and develop new structures to  ensure that pupils on each  course receive teaching of the highest standards and have the opportunity to achieve to the best of their ability.  The Deputy Head of Drama will help to manage other colleagues in the Department, and will ensure that they observe and provide feedback to others in order to improve teaching and learning. The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner and will be encouraged to run in-house training events as a part of the overall CPD Programme. Their work will  reflect the school’s and the department's ethos. Using their excellent planning, organisational and communication skills, they will ensure pupils complete units to a high standard, on time, against clear goals and to their maximum potential.  They will work alongside  the Head of Drama to ensure that staff support one another, are committed to facilitating pupils in their achievements and that they strive for excellence.

The Deputy Head of Drama will also deliver A Level lessons, and contribute to the rich programme of extra-Curricular Drama and Sixth Form Enrichment as well as providing an exciting and varied extra-curricular programme for pupils during Periods 9 and 10 (4.10pm-5.30pm)  for pupils in KS3 and KS4.

Interviews will be held on Friday 21st May 

ArtsEd can offer you:

• A competitive salary
• A great work life balance
• Talented staff and students
• Brand new facilities
• Tickets to all  performances across Day School, Sixth Form, BA and MA 
• A great staff package including Scottish Widows contributory pension scheme, cycle to work scheme and health scheme
• Outstanding access and commitment to your training and CPD