GCSE Drama Teacher
Sylvia Young Theatre School
Westminster
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- Expired
- Salary:
- In line with experience (Main Pay scale to Upper Pay Scale)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 14 April 2024
Job overview
The Sylvia Young Theatre School is looking to appoint an experienced and passionate Drama Teacher
The successful individual will need to be confident to teach Drama across Key Stage 3 and 4. You will have secure subject and curriculum knowledge. You will plan and teach well structured lessons that respond to the strengths and needs of all students. Our school follows the AQA exam specification. Drama is a very popular core GCSE in our school. Our class sizes are small.
We are a unique school in many ways as we have a 3 day academic curriculum and a 2 day vocational curriculum, however all our students still complete 8-9 GCSE subjects in Year 11 alongside their vocational curriculum.
The role is 3 days a week and based in school. The days are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Due to the structure of the academic curriculum in our school there is no flexibility to change these days.
We have large well equipped Drama studios. You will be joining a school with exceptional experience in Drama.
We welcome applications from candidates with experience gained from either the independent or state secondary sector, with no preference for a particular one.
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About Sylvia Young Theatre School
- Sylvia Young Theatre School
- 1 Nutford Place
- London
- W1H 5YZ
- United Kingdom
Sylvia Young Theatre School is a mixed, non-denominational independent secondary school in Westminster, serving students from the age of 10-16. The secondary school, situated in Marble Arch has approximately 210 students on record.
Sylvia Young Theatre School was founded in 1981. In 2010, it moved to a new building in Nutford Place, with facilties including rehearsal rooms, a recording studios and courtyard gardens. Students follow an academic programme alongside their vocational training in the performing arts (drama, dance and singing). The school has it’s own agency – The Sylvia Young Agency, which represents full time students and boasts strong industry links.
Principal & Head of Vocational Studies
Mrs Sylvia Young OBE
Values and vision
Sylvia Young Theatre School works to be a happy and inspiring learning environment where all students can reach their full academic, vocational, social, moral and creative potential. The London secondary school’s focus is to nurture students talents through a broad and challenging academic and vocational curriculum, opening opportunities for their future success. The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities for students to further their skills outside of class and get involved in the community. Sylvia Young Theatre School ensures that students receive the best possible training through experienced teachers and industry professionals. It encourages the values of self-discipline, mutual respect, understanding, independent learning and co-operation.
Independent Schools Inspectorate
“The students’ personal development is excellent. Students show strong spiritual development, characterised by self-confidence, self-esteem and heightened self-awareness as performers. They have excellent moral and cultural awareness. Their high social development results in friendliness and high levels of courtesy. The school provides excellent pastoral care.”
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