Teacher of Drama / English

We are a popular school at the heart of its community rated 'Good' by Ofsted with consistently positive outcomes at GCSE, our core purpose is to 'Inspire education and Inspire lives'.   We are seeking to employ an inspirational and enthusiastic Teacher of Drama and English who shares our commitment to all students across our community.  The successful candidate will be able to deliver at key stage 3 and 4 and would have a timetable supporting both specialisms.

The successful candidate will join a teaching team of 8 staff who support the curriculum from year 7 through to year 13.  The successful candidate would have opportunity to support classes across the whole age range and support students in both areas.

This post will be ideal for a candidate ready for their first teaching post (NQTs are fully supported) or a current teacher interested in a new opportunity.  They will join a strong faculty within a supportive team who work well together to promote the very best opportunities for all our students.

Oldbury Wells is a flourishing academy, the founding school of the TrustEd Schools' Partnership which currently comprises of a family of six schools based within South Shropshire.  Our Trust is committed to supporting local education and enjoys strong partnership arrangements with all local primary schools.  At the centre of our work is quality and inclusive education for students of all abilities; all our partner schools work closely together to support professional development opportunities which ensure all members of the team are able to develop within their role.  We are located just 20 minutes from the West Midlands conurbation where we enjoy a small town location in Bridgnorth within easy reach of Birmingham and Telford areas.

We have a very good track record in terms of examination results with excellent Progress 8, Attainment 8 and VA scores as a result of good progress from students across all key groups. 

We offer a broad and rich curriculum with student's academic and personal development central to all our work.  Oldbury Wells School also has an established and flourishing Sixth Form (Bridgnorth Sixth Form) which gives students a clear pathway into post 16 provision.

Oldbury Wells is committed to safegaurding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and therefore expects all staff to share this commitment.  All appointments are subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Further details of this vacancy can be downloaded from our website: www.oldburywells.com. Alternatively please telephone 01746 760508 or email Mrs Kate Dwane, PA to the Headteacher, at kate.dwane@oldburywells.com  The closing date is 3pm on Thursday, 20th May.

At this time visits to the school during the school day will not be available, although we are happy to take any enquiries and arrange a conversation with potential candidates. Please contact Mrs Dwane to make any arrangements.