Drama Teacher - Experience of KS3 and primary advantageous

The School:

The King Fahad Academy brings together the best of Islamic education with the best of British education in order to be an exemplary and professional learning community where pupils reap the benefits of a broad, balanced and faith-based education. We are an international school – following the National Curriculum; experience in the national curriculum would be an advantage but this should not discourage any applicant with other relevant experience to apply.

The Job:  Drama Teacher - Experience of KS3 and primary advantageous. Job starts 20th February 2023 or sooner if the candidate is available.

King Fahad Academy is looking to recruit well-qualified and experienced Drama Teacher. Applicants will ideally be:

• Qualified to degree level and an accomplished teacher or hold a recognised UK teaching qualification (e.g. QTS, PGCE)

• Passionate, enthusiastic, innovative and ready to embrace the challenges and excitement of an International teaching

• Have Drama teaching experience, in either a UK and/or oversees

• Able to demonstrate outstanding standards of teaching and learning

• An exceptional communicator with the ability to work with students and parents alike

• Ambitious, professional and keen to develop existing knowledge and skills

Experience of working with children for whom English is an additional language is essential and experience of working in an international setting would also be beneficial. However, a genuine commitment to support the school’s ethos, along with a willingness and flexibility to adapt, would compensate. Experience of using effective differentiation and assessment techniques are essential.

The Academy offers:

• Inner London pay for qualified teachers

• International School following the national curriculum

• Perfect platform for teachers preparing to explore the world in teaching

• Small class sizes & a generous teaching/planning and preparation allowance

• State of the art facilities

• Excellent transport links (5 minutes from Central Line Tube Station & 10 minutes from overground)

• Islamic Ethos 

• Teaching of Arabic Language

• Specialist teachers for all ages

• Regular CPD opportunities

Closing date: 16th December 2022  (The Academy reserves the right to close the application window if a suitable candidate is found before this date)

Email completed application form to : nariman.altahan@thekfa.org.uk

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All new appointments will be subject to the following appropriate checks: Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS enhanced), with Barred List Check, Declaration of Criminal Record, checks against the Prohibition List (Teacher Status Checks) including Identity, Address, Date of Birth, a Full Employment History, Right to Work in the UK, overseas checks where applicable, namely a "Certificate of Good Standing" (which is a letter of professional standing issued by the professional regulating authority in the country in which they worked. All applicants are also expected to provide the equivalent of the overseas Police Check. At least 2 references (one with current or most recent employer, where appropriate) and original documentation of Qualifications (where appropriate). All applicants will be required to bring an Enhanced DBS Disclosure Certificate with them along with their evidence of identity, right to work in the UK and qualifications which will then be photocopied, signed and dated by HR."