Head of Drama
Newton Prep School
London SW8
- Expired
- Salary:
- Well above the national teachers’ scale for Inner London
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 24 February 2018
Job overview
... DYNAMIC
... CREATIVE
... INSPIRATIONAL
... INNOVATIVE
... If this describes you, we wish to hear from you.
Newton Prep is a successful and dynamic school for over 640 sparky, community-minded children aged 3-13, situated at the heart of one of London’s most exciting developing areas in Nine Elms. We have high expectations of both children and staff. We are committed to education in the fullest sense; our curricular and extra-curricular provision, combined with a vibrant House system, strong pastoral care and outstanding facilities, ensure that each one of our pupils benefits from a first-class, 21st-century British education. We are conveniently situated close to Battersea Park and Queenstown Road BR stations.
This is an outstanding opportunity for the right candidate. We are seeking to appoint for September 2018 a highly motivated, inspirational and talented Drama specialist who is capable of staging large scale performances in our bespoke 320-seater Auditorium as well as delivering exciting Drama lessons to pupils aged 7 to 13.
A number of our pupils have successfully won Drama scholarships to various senior schools.
We are keen to hear from applicants who have a recognised teaching qualification and a passionate interest in developing the performing arts at a large, exceptionally well-resourced prep school.
In return, we offer:
- a competitive salary well above the national teachers’ scale for Inner London
- excellent opportunities for professional development
- a well-resourced and positive learning environment
- strong and supportive leadership
- contributory pension scheme (TPS)
- staff gym
- free school lunches
- free car parking
Full details of the post and an application form may be obtained on the school website www.newtonprepschool.co.uk or from the HR Office, Newton Prep, 149 Battersea Park Road, London SW8 4BX. Tel 020 7720 4091 ext. 1255. Email: hrassistant@newtonprep.co.uk
Application by form only to: HR Manager, Newton Prep, 149 Battersea Park Road, London SW8 4BX. Email: hrassistant@newtonprep.co.uk
Closing date: 24.2.18
Interviews: week beginning 5.3.18
Newton Prep is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be subject to child protection screening, including an enhanced DBS check.
Newton Prep
149 Battersea Park Road, London SW8 4BX
About Newton Prep School
Established in 1991, Newton Prep is a thriving school for children, aged 3-13.
The School is unashamedly ambitious for its pupils who have access to outstanding facilities. We want them to achieve their academic potential whilst also engaging in sport, art, music and drama. In the School, there are currently over 570 pupils from Nursery to Year 8.
Positioned in the heart of central London’s newest vibrant and dynamic development area - in Nine Elms, close to the iconic Battersea Power Station - with the opening of the Northern Line tube extension Newton Prep enjoys exceptional connectivity, within five-minutes’ reach of three different stations, served by four bus routes and even accessible by river!
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