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Head of Drama

Head of Drama

Tes Schools Recruitment

Barnet

Salary:
TLR £6,148
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2023
Apply by:
2 February 2023

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen, to lead a talented, highly motivated and supportive group of teachers who have contributed to securing this school an outstanding OFSTED status, exceptional examination success and a successful Sixth Form. 

Tes is supporting the appointment of a Head of Drama at this outstanding secondary school in Barnet.

The engaging curriculum, and state of the art buildings have contributed to the school's notable success. 

The school is a forward-thinking establishment and welcomes colleagues who are enthusiastic and ready to help create powerful and effective learning experiences for all students.

Performing Arts is a thriving community of students, parents and staff from across the school and one that plays an important role in its identity.

The Drama department works closely with the Music department and has developed a strong tradition for whole school productions to a very high standard. Drama is taught as a compulsory subject at Key Stage 3 with Year 9 students given the opportunity to choose to study Drama for an additional hour each week. The department offers GCSE, BTEC and A Level Drama as well as an extensive programme of extracurricular performances and trips. The curriculum is innovative and explores a wide range of dramatic genre, styles and techniques. Drama is a high profile subject and one that achieves excellent examination results. 

We wish to appoint a colleague to this post who has: 

  • Outstanding teaching and interpersonal skills.
  • The drive and creativity to lead on an extensive extracurricular Drama programme.
  • A strong Drama background with the ability to teach GCSE, BTEC and A Level Drama.
  • The experience and capacity to teach A Level Drama.
  • Evidence of ambition and a commitment to continuing professional development.
  • The desire to maximise the performance of all students and ensure the very best progress for all.

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

By applying to this job advertisement you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.

Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role. 

To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: LC1766982 in the email subject line.


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