Teacher of Drama
The Misbourne
Buckinghamshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS1 - UPS3 plus Fringe
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 31 August 2022
- Apply by:
- 7 February 2022
Job overview
This is a rare opportunity to join a well-resourced and successful faculty, in a school that promotes the value of the Arts for all young people.
Our vision is based around developing world class students who have the belief in themselves that anything is possible. Drama plays a part in all our lives and we are looking for someone with the talent, expertise and enthusiasm to use the magic of drama and music to bring out the very best in our students. We have strong uptake at key stage 4 and 5 and pride ourselves on the quality of teaching and learning opportunities we give our students both inside and outside the formal taught curriculum.
The Misbourne is an aspirational and friendly place to work where every student and member of staff is a valued member of our community. With strong and consistent leadership, you can be assured of a genuine commitment to supporting your day-to-day practice and long-term professional development. Whether you are starting out in your career or looking for your next challenge, our Performing Arts faculty produces excellent results and provides a wide variety of performance opportunities throughout the year. This is an exciting opportunity for the right colleague to join us and make a valuable contribution to the life of the whole school.
We are an oversubscribed 11-18 school in the picturesque village of Great Missenden in the heart of the Chilterns. We have just over 1000 students on roll including a successful and growing Sixth Form.
We can offer you:
• Well resourced, modern facilities with large dedicated classrooms and practice rooms.
• Students who are a pleasure to teach.
• An experienced, friendly and collaborative team.
• The opportunity to teach this popular subject from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5
• A supportive approach to workload that removes onerous marking requirements and prioritises whole class feedback.
• An evidence informed approach to school improvement, only implementing what we feel will make the biggest difference to the lives and outcomes of our young people, mindful of staff workload and well-being.
• A genuine commitment to support your career development through a CPDL programme
This post would suit an Early Career Teacher or a more experienced teacher. If this role interests you, please visit the ‘Joining Us’ area on our website: www.themisbourne.co.uk or contact our HR Officer, Natalie Green at hr@themisbourne.co.uk for further information and an application form. Letters of application should be addressed to the Headteacher, Mr Rich Peters, on no more than two side of A4 equivalent, no smaller than font size 11.
The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 7 February 2022 and Interviews will take place on Wednesday 9 February. Please email your completed application to: HR@themisbourne.co.uk. The Misbourne reserves the right to close and shortlist early, therefore early applications are encouraged.
The Misbourne is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An offer of appointment is subject to satisfactory references, DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Enhanced Disclosure and medical clearance.
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About The Misbourne
As Headteacher it gives me great pleasure, on behalf of the trustees, staff and students to welcome you to The Misbourne. Thank you for showing an interest in working with us.
This is a good school where every student really does matter and where our team of professional and passionate staff works hard to instil the belief in each of them that they can achieve more than they ever thought possible.
We believe that there are three things that are important to working in a school. Firstly, the students. We are fortunate to have polite and respectful students with well-supported families who want to work hard and do well but for some, lack the self-belief to really achieve their full potential. Secondly, a supportive staff body and investment in continued professional development. Staff are happy to work here and are very rightly proud of their school. They are supported by a comprehensive training programme that takes into account individual roles as well as career progression and aspirations. We are linked to two teaching schools and take a lead role in delivering training sessions for trainees from across Buckinghamshire.
Thirdly, our facilities. We are fortunate to have excellent facilities across the curriculum including a new building for the Sixth Form, English department and school café; extensive playing fields; three new IT suites and brand-new multi-million pound sports centre including dance space and fitness suite (free to use for staff). We have recently transitioned to Google in preparation for Year 7 commencing blended learning using chromebooks from September 2023.We believe that there are no barriers to learning that cannot be overcome. We strive for educational excellence in every lesson, every day, through a climate of high expectations, which are actively promoted in all aspects of school life. The Misbourne provides a learning environment that allows all students to flourish through mutual respect, kindness and a strong desire to achieve.
Through inspiring teaching; excellent pastoral care and strong partnerships with families and the wider community, our students leave us with the qualifications, skills and values needed to lead happy and successful lives and we are looking for similarly dedicated and inspirational colleagues to join us.
This is such an exciting time for the school and we welcome applications from prospective employees who share our vision, values and aspirations for students.
If you would like to visit us and see for yourself, I would encourage you to make arrangements for a tour via the school office admin@themisbourne.co.uk. Staff and students are exceptionally proud of our school and we would love to show you around.
Mr Rich Peters (LL.B) Hons
Headteacher
Click here to view The Misbourne's Ofsted Report - May 2022.
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