Drama Teacher
Chesham Grammar School
Buckinghamshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 13 December 2021
Job overview
Drama Teacher - Chesham Grammar School
Location: Chesham
Overview
Term time only?: Yes
Salary Type:: MPS/UPS
Salary details:: MPS / UPS
Contract type:: Permanent
Hours: 32.5 hours per week
Closing date:: 13/12/2021 12:00
Interviews to be held:: Thursday 16 December 2021
About us
Chesham Grammar School is a successful and popular co-educational grammar school with over 1300 students on roll (400 in the Sixth Form).
Chesham Grammar School is a co-educational selective school. We have high academic standards, well-qualifed teachers, a wide range of activities, trips to every corner of the globe and much more. We are proud of our students who never fail to impress. They leave the school as well-qualifed, confident and articulate adults.
Website: www.cheshamgrammar.org
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding and inspirational colleague to provide exceptional teaching to our talented Drama students. Drama is an important part of our curriculum including the Sixth Form and the extracurricular programme makes a significate contribution to the school. The successful candidate will have the experience and vision to motivate our students and develop the profile of Drama within our school.
We are looking for:
- a well-qualified and experienced teacher with a proven track record of inspiring students and staff
- excellent leadership and management skills
- a commitment to providing students with outstanding curricular and extracurricular Drama experiences and a commitment to both Drama excellence and Drama for all
We offer:
- high attaining learners who achieve excellent results
- commitment to professional development
- great support and team work
- superb teaching and staff facilities
- on-site accommodation
- an opportunity to work in an area of outstanding natural beauty 30 minutes from London
About you
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
A good honours degree and qualified teacher status
Evidence of relevant CPD
Relevant drama experience outside of the school environment
EXPERIENCE
A proven track record of impact as a teacher and at departmental level
A thorough knowledge and understanding of current development in teaching, learning and the curriculum
Excellent wider subject knowledge
PERSONAL SKILLS AND QUALITIES
A demonstrable passion for Drama
Excellent communication skills and the ability to foster positive relationships
The ability to think analytically and strategically
The ability to set high standards
A strong moral purpose and drive for continuous improvement
Ability to work under pressure
Excellent record of attendance and punctuality
A good sense of humour
Other information
Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below. Please send completed application forms to the email address below.
Tel No: 01494 782854
Email: recruitment@redkiteschoolstrust.org
Red Kite Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.
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About Chesham Grammar School
Chesham Grammar School is a successful and highly sought after co-educational grammar school with 1,272 students on roll (396 in the Sixth Form).
The School covers a site of about 20 acres, encompassing Chesham Leisure Centre, and is classed as ‘within an area of outstanding natural beauty’. Chesham is in the Metropolitan Line and from there, or nearby Amersham, Central London is around 35 minutes away. It has an attractive High Street with a range of retail outlets.
Chesham Grammar School’s reputation is based on the highest academic standards. Pupils thrive in the balanced co-educational atmosphere and are encouraged to accept responsibility as individuals. Our rich cultural life allows pupils to express and develop the flair that will distinguish them as adults. We were awarded Humanities College status in 2007.
We have a highly developed pastoral system that actively offers support from Year 7 all the way through to University entrance. On top of the school’s academic focus, there is an awareness of the world outside. The pupils undertake many activities in the community and there are many opportunities for international involvement.
Ours is a school built upon friendship, mutual support and respect, with dedicated teachers who have a deep concern for the growth of each individual.
The school brochure will give you a more detailed view of life at Chesham Grammar School.
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