Teacher of Drama

Would you like the opportunity to make a school ‘Excellent’?  Do you thrive on bringing the best out of your students?  Would you like the chance to work in the Kent countryside yet less than 20 minutes from central London?  

Set in the heart of the green belt and on the edge of Biggin Hill, yet within easy travelling distance to London, Charles Darwin School is surrounded by open spaces.  The school has extensive sports and community facilities which include floodlit tennis courts, a multi-gym and a floodlit 3G pitch.  The school also runs the Darwin Leisure Centre which is located on the school site.  Already a ‘Good’ school, we are on a journey to continuously improve.  

This exciting full time maternity cover post is available from May/June 2017, although a September start can be negotiated, and offers the chance to join an extremely successful and vibrant Expressive Arts Faculty which incorporates Drama, Music and Dance.

What we desire:  

• Inspirational and motivational teacher of Drama 

• Ability to adopt original & dynamic approaches to further the successes of the students 

• Outstanding subject knowledge with the ability to teach Drama to KS5   

What we offer:  

• Caring & cohesive community to work in
• Excellent CPD programme
• Opportunities for career progression
• Free parking
• Free tea/coffee during morning break
• Child-care vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free membership of the Darwin Leisure Centre
• Opportunity to attend trips (recent trips include Zanzibar and Iceland)

Pre-application visits are most welcome. To arrange please contact Julie Hodgkinson (Personnel & Administration Manager) on jho@cdarwin.com  To apply for the role please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.  Closing date:  Wednesday 5th April 2017  

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Any offer of employment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure with the Disclosure and Barring Service and full background checks.