Head of Drama and Theatre Studies
Queen's Gate School
Kensington and Chelsea
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 9 February 2022
Job overview
Queen’s Gate is a thriving GSA day school for girls aged 4 –18 and is ideally situated in Central London to take advantage of the many educational opportunities on offer.
We require from September 2022, a well-qualified, highly organised, motivated, and passionate teacher of Drama to be Head of Drama and Theatre Studies, following the retirement of Ms Linda Arthur after sixteen years during which she has led a flourishing and successful Department. The successful candidate should be able to teach curricular drama in years 7-13 and have an excellent track record of success at GCSE and A Level. The ability to contribute to, and/or lead, extra-curricular drama clubs, House Drama and school productions is essential. Experience of directing and/or producing a play is desirable and experience of teaching LAMDA speech and drama is also an advantage. The successful candidate will possess drive, ambition and stamina to cope with the pace of a busy London day School, whilst also showing compassion, appreciation of the ethos of independent schools and a sense of humour.
An application form and further details may be downloaded from our website www.queensgate.org.uk. When completed the application form should be sent by email to recruitment@queensgate.org.uk together with a covering letter to the Principal, to arrive no later than Wednesday, 9th February 2022.
Queen’s Gate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and have references taken up with previous employers, including the most recent.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
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About Queen's Gate School
Queen's Gate School is an all-through independent day school for girls aged 4-18, housed in five Victorian buildings in South Kensington, London. There are around 500 pupils on roll, with a wide range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds, reflecting the diversity of the city.
Queen's Gate School was founded in 1891 by Miss Eleanor Beatrice Wyatt in her parents' home. The present site was acquired in 2005. The school is an educational trust overseen by a board of governors.
Principal
Miss Amy Wallace
Values and vision
Queen's Gate School has high expectations and a commitment to ensuring that each girl achieves academic success, whatever her ability. It aims to create a secure, happy yet stimulating environment in which each pupil can realise her potential and develop a love of learning both in and out of the classroom. The development of self-discipline is promoted in an atmosphere where freedom of thought and ideas can flourish.
Great emphasis is placed on courtesy and concern for others. Girls are encouraged to take part in charitable work in their local community and further afield, enabling them to become responsible citizens.
ISI report
“Queen’s Gate is successful in achieving its aim to offer an education for life in a challenging environment where sound values and individuality are nurtured within a supportive environment. The happy, friendly atmosphere is palpable throughout the school. Pupils of all ages and abilities, including those with SEND or EAL, make good progress and achieve well.”
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