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Teacher of Drama and Head of Co-Curricular Drama

Teacher of Drama and Head of Co-Curricular Drama

Emanuel School

Wandsworth

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Salary:
Competitive salary in line with skills and experience
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2020

Job overview

NQTs with relevant experience in managing large productions can apply

Do you want to be a part of a drama department that is vibrant and busy, with a focus on excellent skills-based teaching as well as delivering an exciting programme of public performances, trips and theatre visits?

Drama is well established at Emanuel and viewed as an integral part of the school’s academic and cocurricular offering. Students respect the work of the department and are active and engaged learners. Following the promotion of the current postholder, we are looking for a new permanent member of the drama team who will also lead on our co-curricular drama provision. 

The role will suit an experienced theatre practitioner and teacher with the passion to further build on the excellent drama standards at Emanuel. We welcome applications from NQTs with relevant experience in managing large productions, as well as those with longer experience. All staff at Emanuel undertake pastoral duties as form tutors or through other key responsibilities, and get involved in the wider life of the school through its trips, co-curricular activities and outreach programmes.

Why Emanuel?

Emanuel is a leading independent day school in south-west London. Pupils are happy, confident and kind, led by a community of supportive teachers who are dedicated to helping each child achieve their best. The staff environment is warm and welcoming, with dedicated initiatives to help individual wellbeing that include:

  • An appraisal scheme with a focus on individual professional development 
  • Sponsorship of postgraduate courses and training opportunities
  • Simply Health healthcare plan
  • Teacher Pension Scheme provision
  • Staff sports teams and access to on-site sports facilities
  • Ride-to-Work cycling scheme
  • Personal IT tablets for teaching staff
  • Social events organised by the common room committee 
  • Free lunches and refreshments

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

Closing date for applications is 3rd of February at 09.00 am.

You can find more detailed information about a role within the school in our 'Working at Emanuel' guide. 

Do note that interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received, so candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We may close the vacancy earlier than the specified deadline, if the right candidate is found.

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Emanuel School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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About Emanuel School

“The school whole-heartedly fulfils its aims to inspire endeavour, confidence and ambition in its pupils.”

ISI Inspection Report April 2023

Welcome to Emanuel. We are a fully co-ed school of over 1000 pupils, aged 10-18, with over 200 teaching and support staff colleagues.

We are an ambitious community. This summer, 87% of grades at GCSE were awarded 9-7, which is a lift of 37% across recent years. Our A Level A*-A percentage is 53%. This is 20% higher than in 2018 and the school is now recognised as one of the best for academic outcomes in the country. The recent ISI Inspection report noted that: “Pupils make excellent progress across the range of subjects and significant value is added to their academic outcomes.”

We are committed to developing all our major sports and value pupil participation as well as team and individual achievement. The school’s critical build plan will see a significant investment in our on and off-site sports facilities across the next 3-4 years. The same site plan will support the outstanding creative and performing arts teaching at the school, as the school’s plans for a large specialist science teaching block will also allow us to improve our facilities for music and drama, both areas of traditional strength. We were delighted that these areas were recognised in last year’s Independent School of the Year Awards when we won the award for our performing arts.

Beyond the classroom, we have a thriving partnerships programme, helping to develop our pupils at all ages as they participate in this work, and benefiting the local community, with over 1000 primary school children coming to use our site and work with our pupils each month. In 2021 we won the Independent School of the Year Award for our community outreach work.

At the heart of our school is a positive and welcoming culture. We are fortunate to have a committed and talented group of colleagues, people who recognise the importance of everyone at the school having a varied working life, a sense of personal growth and shared enjoyment. We wish you the best of luck with your application.

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