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Teacher of Drama & Community

Teacher of Drama & Community

Gildredge House

East Sussex

  • £30,000 - £46,525 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
M1 to UPR3 Gildredge House Teachers Pay Scale - plus additional allowance for Head of Year role, where applicable
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
01 September 2024
Apply by:
14 May 2024

Job overview

  • Are you passionate about sharing your enthusiasm for the Drama and the Performing Arts?
  • Do you encourage and achieve high levels of participation, enjoyment and attainment for your students?
  • Are you an able and talented practitioner and teacher, with the ability to inspire and motivate your students?
  • Can you support a thriving and exciting extra-curricular Performing Arts programme?
  • Are you committed to supporting students' Personal Development? 


If so, then Gildredge House would love to hear from you!

We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the position of Teacher of Drama & Community for our all-through free school. 

There is an opportunity for the right candidate to gain a Leadership Allowance for the additional role of Head of Year, which can be discussed at interview. Please indicate in your application if this is a role you would be interested in undertaking.

Teachers in the early stage of their career would benefit from working alongside a staff of committed and experienced teachers, in an exciting and unique setting. QTS is required and ECTs are very welcome to apply. 

As Teacher of Drama & Community in the Secondary School Phase, you will join a fantastic team of inspirational teachers, where you will ensure that our students enjoy and achieve highly in their learning. Our ‘Good’ Ofsted judgement (November 2018) is a strong foundation on which to build and develop the school. The challenge is to sustain and further improve through every aspect of Gildredge House as the school continues to develop.

Across the school, you will find a staff body who are dedicated to providing engaging, stimulating lessons to students of all abilities, and classrooms where rapport and relationships are given the highest priority. We plan with creativity and teach with enthusiasm, ensuring that every student reaches their full potential. We aim to help students develop resilience and confidence in the face of a challenging curriculum, not only to prepare them for demanding examinations but also to foster a lifelong love of learning. 

If you would like to find out more, please get in touch. We welcome visits from prospective candidates, by appointment. Please contact us via: careers@gildredgehouse.org.uk to enquire.

Gildredge House offers:

• continuity of education for boys and girls aged 4+

• an expectation of high academic standards 

• strong discipline

• excellent pastoral care

• a range of extra-curricular activities

• parent and community involvement


Our school motto: 'Aspire'


As an employee of the school, you would benefit from:

• A two-week break in the Autumn Term, allowing for holidays to be taken out of peak season

• A supportive induction programme for new staff to the school.

• Investment into your career development through appropriate, regular CPD.

• Support and mentoring by a strong Senior Leadership Team and other experienced leaders.

• Access to a full employee assistance programme, in support of well-being

• Complimentary tea and coffee in our staffroom

• On-site parking

If you are interested in the position please download the Application Pack on our website.

Please complete the Application for Employment Form and return

to careers@gildredgehouse.org.uk by 9.00am on the date indicated on the website

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About Gildredge House

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  • Gildredge House
  • Compton Place Road, Eastbourne
  • East Sussex
  • BN20 8AB
  • United Kingdom
+44 1323 400650

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Our vision - Aspire, in all that we do.

At Gildredge House, our vision is clear and underpinned by a strong value-based education where learning in and out of the classroom is prioritised, to support students to achieve their potential and beyond. We have the highest aspirations for our school and every member of our school  community.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be a school that:

  • Aspires for balanced students who flourish through opportunities and learning experiences in and outside the classroom.
  • Aspires toward a culture of care and wellbeing, which results in optimal conditions for learning.
  • Aspires to be proud of the Gildredge House way, our uniform and attendance.
  • Aspires for all students to achieve their potential and beyond.
  • Aspires for an inclusive, all-through, values-based curriculum.
  • Aspires for students to understand their responsibility to be global citizens, contributing to a better world.
  • Aspires to celebrate students’ individual and collective achievements.
  • Aspires to engage young people in environmental education and action.
  • Aspires for a strong careers programme which supports students in further education, training, and employment.
  • Aspires to work collaboratively within our local, national, and global communities.

Aspire values

At Gildredge House, the strategic plan and vision for our school is underpinned by a values-based education. Our stakeholders have discussed, collaborated and developed this thinking to create six core values that we believe, ensure our students aspire and achieve success. We believe that this creates a strong learning environment that enhances personal and academic achievement whilst also developing students' social and relationship skills that will last throughout their lives. A positive learning environment is achieved through the positive values modelled by all members of our community from Reception to Year 13, Teachers to Parents. Our curriculum is developed with our Aspire values in mind and we recognise and reward students when they demonstrate them.

AMBITION - We relish new challenges or opportunities, always strive to do our best.

SUPPORT - We collaborate, encourage, and help others whilst accepting and responding to support ourselves. 

PERSEVERANCE - We have self-belief in overcoming challenges to be successful. 

INTEGRITY - We are honest and always do the right thing. 

REFLECTION - We consider our strengths and areas for development whilst making connections in our learning. 

EMPATHY - We understand the feelings and needs of others, supporting those who sometimes need our help.

The Gildredge House Way

Our school is founded upon high standards and high expectations of students’ attitude to learning. We expect a commitment from all students to the Gildredge House Way, in being Ready, Respectful and Safe, in and out of every lesson. We also believe it is important celebrate individual and collective achievements through a culture of ‘catching students in’.

Safer Recruitment

Gildredge House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment with the school are subject to pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List check .

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