Drama Curriculum Coordinator

Are you ready to take your first step in leadership? Do you have a passion for improving provision for young people and developing the practise of other teachers? Can you model excellence to others? Are you reflective, evaluative and innovative? If so, then read on. 

We are looking to appoint a Curriculum Coordinator for Drama and require someone with all the necessary skills and who sees themselves as a leader of curriculum and of teaching and learning.  We are a relatively small Performing Arts department consisting of Drama and Music who are working hard to ensure our curriculum, teaching and outcomes are consistently outstanding. 

• You will have a developed, evidence-based understanding of curriculum.

• You will have proven experience of curriculum development and supporting others to develop their practice. 

• You are a passionate and skilled practitioner with proven success at ensuring students make exceptional progress, who shares our belief in instilling a love of drama in all of our students and widening their experiences of the art.

The successful candidate will be supported in their own development through the school’s CPD programmes and can expect many opportunities for enhancing the quality of education for Swanshurst pupils. 

Part-time applicants will be considered for the above post.

Ofsted (2017) found pupils at Swanshurst to be “happy, well cared for and that they secure excellent academic and personal outcomes”  and they described the girls as “polite, respectful and courteous”.  Needless to say, we are incredibly proud of them and of all our staff who contribute to the “purposeful learning culture within the school that characterises the work of staff and pupils”

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

For further details and an application form please contact our HR team on recruitment@swanshurst.org  Applicants requesting an online application form must also submit a signed copy of their application either at the point of being called for interview or as soon as possible after the closing date. Please submit all completed applications to recruitment@swanshurst.org  

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 12PM Thursday 26th May 2022

INTERVIEW DATE: Friday 27th May 2022

Swanshurst School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

OBSERVANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL’S EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY WILL BE REQUIRED.