Head of Performing Arts (Teacher of Drama and Theatre Studies)
Windermere School
Windermere, The Lake District, Cumbria
- Expired
- Salary:
- School's own pay scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2019
- Apply by:
- 29 March 2019
Job overview
Head of Performing Arts
(Teacher of Drama and Theatre Studies)
Required for September 2019
Windermere School, the Sunday Times International Baccalaureate School of the Year 2018, is an IB World and Round Square School stunningly situated in the heart of the Lake District, overlooking the shores of Windermere and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and forward-thinking Head of Performing Arts. This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic, charismatic and inspiring teacher to bring Drama, Music and Dance across the Junior and Senior campuses into a single faculty and to oversee this critical aspect of our curriculum. The ability to teach Drama and Theatre Studies in the Sixth Form is essential. IB experience would be an advantage.
Accommodation might be available for candidates who are also interested in assisting with pastoral care.
Application form and further details are available from the Vacancies Section of our website: http://www.windermereschool.co.uk
To apply for this vacancy, please download the following from our website:
• An application form, self-disclosure form and explanatory notes about completing the forms and the recruitment process;
• The Job Description for a Head of Faculty and Head of Department, Person Specification for a Teacher and Expectations of a Teacher;
• The School’s Policy Statements on Child Protection and on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders.
and return the correctly completed application form to Mr Ian Lavender, Headmaster, Windermere School, Patterdale Road, Windermere, The Lake District LA23 1NW, or email HR@windermereschool.co.uk.
Applications will only be accepted from candidates completing the relevant Application Form in full. CVs will not be accepted in substitution for completed Application Forms.
Closing Date: 12 noon on Friday 29 March 2019
Interviews to be held on: Wednesday 3 April 2019
Windermere School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Attached documents
About Windermere School
- Windermere School
- Patterdale Road, Windermere, The Lake District
- Cumbria
- LA23 1NW
- United Kingdom
Windermere School is unique. Set amidst the stunningly beautiful mountains and lakes of Cumbria, it delivers an exciting and forward-thinking curriculum, shaping the hearts and minds of the next generation. We aim to educate children to be capable and thoughtful, resourceful, courageous and caring. This is a school where young people can enjoy their schooldays and parents can be confident that their children are following the very best pathways to university and to adult life.
Windermere School is an independent boarding and day school, for boys and girls, from the ages of 3 to 18. Benefiting from its extraordinary location in the heart of the English Lake District it offers a unique education, embracing the IDEALS of the Round Square movement and the International Baccalaureate curriculum. Adventure is part of the curriculum and water sports play a large part in the co-curriculum. Celebrating it’s 100th year at its present site overlooking the glorious Lake Windermere in 2024, the school values its traditions and constantly looks to the future. As a small school, we get to know all our children well and have a dedicated well-being team to help give the very best to every young person in our care.
Head
Mr Frank Thompson
Our Vision
To foster an environment where young people can grow in confidence, excel academically, and discover their innate strengths, talents, and potential.
To encourage everyone to have the confidence and resilience to stand up for what is right and a desire to reach out to others.
ISI report
“A wide range of weekend activities takes place in school, in the surrounding area and elsewhere in the country. Many activities also take place on weekday afternoons and evenings. The school successfully implements its equality and anti-discrimination policy. Food is plentiful and nutritious and includes dishes appropriate to an international community. Appropriate policies are implemented for the care of sick or injured boarders. The school’s provision covers: first aid; chronic conditions and disabilities; emergencies, including those at night-time; and administration of prescribed and non-prescribed medication. The school educates the pupils about e-safety and cyber-bullying.”
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