Head of Drama
King Edward VII School
Sheffield
- Expired
- Salary:
- TLR 2C £6,448
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 27 February 2017
Job overview
“The School has an exceptional, harmonious community with respect for others at its core Leadership & Management – Outstanding Sixth Form – Outstanding” OFSTED 2015
We are looking for an outstanding colleague to start in September 2017, to lead the Drama Department.
The successful candidate will:
- Have the proven ability to lead and inspire colleagues and students
- Be a dynamic, dedicated and enthusiastic teacher with experience across the full ability range
- Be familiar with Key Stage 3, GCSE and Advanced Level requirements
- Have a successful record of innovative teaching and curriculum development
- Have a passionate commitment to making Drama relevant, accessible and rewarding for all
- Be stimulated by the opportunity to play a key role as a senior curriculum leader
- Have the calibre and ambition to develop in and beyond this post
- Ensure an annual school production
- Be able to teach English as a part of their timetable commitment
King Edward VII School is a thriving, over-subscribed school, with a diverse intake. It is a stimulating place in which to work, offering many opportunities to students and staff alike. The School enjoys an excellent reputation and sees the calibre of its staff as a key strength. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to complete Criminal Records Disclosure forms in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997.
Applicants should complete a standard Sheffield LA application form and also write a letter of application (no more than 2 sides of A4) stating:
1. Why they are applying for the post
2. How their experience so far has prepared them for the post
3. What their priorities for the year would be
Please note: Only applications on the standard Sheffield LA application form will be considered. Please return your application form DIRECT to the school via email to jjackson15@kes.sheffield.sch.uk
Further details about the School are available on the School Website.
For further details please contact Jo Jackson
jjackson15@kes.sheffield.sch.uk
Closing date: 12 noon Monday 27 February 2017.
Interviews will be held during March 2017.
About King Edward VII School
King Edward VII School is a mainstream, state-community, co-educational, non-denominational, secondary school for children aged 11-18. It is situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire and it has over 1700 pupils on its roll, including over 600 in Sixth Form.
Headteacher
Linda Gooden
Values and vision
The school aspires to create an excitement within its learning community, where each individual strives for excellence to enable to achieve personal fulfilment.
King Edward VII School seeks to promote the values of equality amongst its pupils, the desire to learn and achieve, the pursuit of excellence and a culture of heritage within the rich diversity of the school community. It also places great emphasis on care and respect for people and environment.
Ofsted
Outstanding leadership and management at all levels, including the contribution of the governing body, have driven the school forward very strongly and successfully since the previous inspection. This includes rapid improvement to the quality of teaching and students’ achievement. Students have positive and mature attitudes to learning. They are eager to give of their best. Students say they feel safe in school and behaviour is good; inspection findings confirm this. The vast majority are proud of their school. Attendance has improved and is now above average.
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