Head of Drama (Maternity Cover, Full/Part Time)

Head of Drama (Maternity Cover)

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TLR2B

Full Time, Part Time

September 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a team of dedicated professionals who aim to empower our students to be the next generation of leaders through our values of leadership, enrichment, scholarship and kindness.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Head of Department who enjoys working as part of a team, relishes the challenge posed by able pupils and is keen to be involved in the organisation of and implementation of extra-curricular activities.

Experience of teaching the AQA Drama GCSE and the Edexcel Drama A Level, as well as knowledge of Frantic Assembly and Brecht is desirable.

We would like from you:

To be a teacher who can foster a real love of learning and enable our students to achieve academic success.

The enthusiasm, energy and determination to make an impact on the quality of education at our school.

A willingness to get involved in extra-curricular activities.

 We can offer you:

Excellent professional development opportunities as part of a growing family of eight

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Lovely students and expert colleagues in a school that fosters positive relationships, good wellbeing, promotes equality and inclusion and celebrates diversity.

VISION AND PURPOSE

• To liaise with colleagues within Westcliff High School for Girls and within the South East Essex Academy Trust to support strategic development, share good practice and plan collaborative activities.
• Uphold the school’s values of Scholarship, Leadership, Enrichment, and Kindness. 
• Ensure high quality teaching across the department.
• Raise student attainment.
• Maximise the learning experiences and achievement of students.
• Monitor and report on student progress.
• Plan and contribute to activities within the department.
• Undertake the role of Form Tutor, as required.
• Play a full part in the school and ensure that the vision and values of the school and the trust are upheld at all time.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

• To be accountable for the highest standards of student achievement across the Drama department by monitoring, supporting and evaluating pupil achievement and setting targets for improvement.
• To be accountable for leading, developing and enhancing the teaching practice of all teachers of Drama, evaluating the quality of teaching and securing and sustaining effective teaching of Drama.
• To ensure all colleagues within the Drama department adapt lessons for students with SEND needs in relation to their IEP or via guidance given by the SENDCo.
• To lead the development of appropriate syllabi, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching and learning strategies in the Drama department.
• To be accountable for the strategic direction, leadership and management of the Drama department, the development and implementation of Drama policies, plans, targets, and practices within the context of the school ‘s aims.
• To ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, and sequenced Drama curriculum that enables all students to make significant progress.     
• To effectively line-manage and deploy teaching and support staff, and financial and physical resources within the Drama department to support the designated curriculum portfolio. 
• To ensure the effective self-evaluation and progress of the Drama department in line with the School Development Plan.  
• Lead and encourage staff to take active responsibility for their professional development within the department.
• Liaise with other middle leaders and teachers to share and collaborate in approaches that will support success across departments.
• Work with the Assistant Headteacher responsible for the area of Drama to ensure that the performance of staff is reviewed and celebrated, and that under-performance is addressed using informal and formal mechanisms.
• To keep up to date with national developments in Drama teaching practices and methodology.
• To make appropriate arrangements for classes during staff absence.
• To participate in the interview process for teaching posts when required and to ensure effective induction of new staff in line with school procedures.
• To be responsible for the day-to-day management of staff within the Drama department and act as a positive role model.
• To promote teamwork and to motivate staff to ensure effective working relations.
• To ensure the Behaviour Management Policy is implemented in the Drama department so that effective learning can take place and provide support to colleagues where necessary.
• To monitor pupil attendance together with pupils' progress and performance in relation to targets set for each individual; ensuring that follow-up procedures are adhered to, and that appropriate action is taken where necessary.
• To participate in the school’s ITT programme.
• To play a full part in the life of the school community, to support its distinctive mission and ethos and to encourage staff and students to follow this example.

TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach assigned students, ensuring a high-quality learning experience for all.
• Plan and prepare curriculum lessons in conjunction with school and departmental requirements and policies, including external syllabus requirements.
• Assist in the development of curriculum plans, syllabi, resources, schemes of work, and policies.
• Set and mark work in accordance with the school’s assessment and marking procedures.
• Contribute to the review and quality assurance of curriculum plans as directed by senior leaders in the school.
• Contribute to the school and departmental improvement plans and their implementation.
• Maintain student records through the school’s assessment procedures and use these to inform teaching.
• Where necessary, liaise with colleagues to ensure effective provision e.g. coteachers, associate support staff, trainee teachers.
• Communicate effectively with parents when required including during parent’s consultation evenings.
• Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school effectively to promote a high quality of education for all students.
• Where necessary, collaborate with persons or bodies outside the school and participate in meetings arranged for the purposes of pupil progress.
• Initiate any necessary interventions to enable students to progress, including where relevant operating in line with a student’s Individual Education Plan.
• Proactively seek opportunities to develop professional practice through further training opportunities.
• Undertake the role of form tutor, as required including the delivery of PDE resources.
• Liaise with school and Pastoral Leaders to ensure implementation of the school’s pastoral system, for example strategies to promote attendance and behaviour.
• To participate in the life of the House System.
• Comply with any reasonable request from the Headteacher or other school leader to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.

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