Head of Drama and Teacher of English
Heritage School
Cambridge
- Expired
- Salary:
- £23,500 to £38,500 pro rata, depending upon experience
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 18 March 2018
Job overview
Why you should consider applying
- Creative opportunity to make a significant contribution on a part time basis
- Small class sizes (18 or smaller) and excellent relationships with pupils
- Minimal paperwork so you can get on with teaching
- Motivated pupils and supportive families
- Good work-life balance, including independent school holidays
- Join a young school (founded in 2007) enthusiastic about its next 10 years
- Strong staff community
About the role
- 50-55% of full-time
- Head of Drama, teaching Years 7 and 8 weekly lessons and the CIE IGCSE Drama course to Years 9-11, including managing all productions
- Teacher of English Literature and Language to Years 7 and 8
- 6 x 45 min lessons per week for each class group in English, including a dedicated library lesson
Our vision and values
- An intellectually ambitious school culture
- Focus on enjoyment in learning and whole-person development
- A broad curriculum with unique features
- Emphasis upon books
- A small school overall with 200 pupils, aged 4-16, with single form entry
- Christian ethos
We are seeking someone who...
- Is a practising Christian
- Is passionate about Drama and English
- Values learning for its own sake
- Is eager to promote reading
- Has high expectations
- Is able to function well in a one person Drama department and in a two-person English department
- Has a cheerful and authoritative classroom presence
- Has good relational and organisational skills
How to apply
- You can learn more about the vision of Heritage School by visiting our website www.heritageschool.org.uk
- Go to www.facebook.com/heritagecambridge to get a feel for the rich life of Heritage School
- Click on 'Apply now' and then download our Application Form and our Person Specification and Job Description document.
- Email your completed Application Form to administrator@heritageschool.org.uk
- The closing date for applications is Sunday 18 March 2018
- Interviews will be conducted on Wednesday 21 or Thursday 22 March 2018
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Candidates will be carefully vetted to ensure they are suitable to work with children. A successful candidate will:
- Complete our application form
- Attend a face-to-face interview
- Explain any gaps in his/her employment history
- Provide a professional and character referees
- Provide photographic identification and proof of address
- Provide evidence of relevant academic and professional qualifications
- Read and agree to adhere to our Child Protection Policy
- Verify that he/she is sufficiently fit physically to perform his/her duties
- Complete a satisfactory enhanced DBS check
- Not be barred from teaching or management in schools by the Secretary of State for Education
Attached documents
About Heritage School
Heritage School is an independent co-educational day school occupying three adjacent Victorian houses in the centre of Cambridge. Founded in 2007, the school has grown year on year and now educates approximately 200 pupils age 4-16 years.
Heritage School is single-form entry with small class sizes. Our size enables us to deliver a unique educational experience. Every pupil is well known and supported and makes excellent academic progress.
The school aims to provide a knowledge rich curriculum which engages, inspires and challenges pupils and which encourages the enjoyment of learning for its own sake. The school's goal is to see pupils leave Heritage motivated to live well, confident in themselves, skilfully and creatively engaged with ideas and with the world around them, actively contributing to society, and well prepared to face the challenges of life and the 21st century workplace.
To learn more about Heritage School please visit our website.
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