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Teacher of Drama

Teacher of Drama

Egerton Rothesay School

Hertfordshire

  • £23,601 - £32,195 per year
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  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2021
Apply by:
23 April 2021

Job overview

ERS is a highly supportive school with a mainstream curriculum and small classes drawing from a wide area. We are seeking a teacher passionate about ensuring our pupils with Special Needs gain confidence, believe in themselves and achieve their very best. 

The position would suit a new or experienced teacher with enthusiasm and drive and who would like to make a difference to our pupils, who have additional needs such as dyslexia, ASD and Speech and Language Difficulties. Pupils take GCSE and Lamda qualifications, with most progressing to college and some to University and Drama schools. The end of summer term show is a highlight! 

Egerton Rothesay School is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

For an application form, Job Description and Person Specification and further details about the school please visit www.eger-roth.co.uk. Please return the application form to e-mail: recruitment@eger-roth.co.uk

• To be an effective teacher of Drama and Performing Arts to pupils across the age and ability range with various needs including dyslexia and dyspraxia.  

• To contribute to the development of Performing Arts across the school. 

• To be an effective Form Tutor.

Main Responsibilities & Duties

To be an effective teacher of Drama to pupils across the age and ability range

• Lead by example – act as a positive role model to students and be an effective classroom teacher

• Plan and prepare effective lessons which meet the needs of all pupils.

• Ensure that positive feedback is given to encourage confidence and further learning.

• To use assessment to further improve pupils’ learning and to be able to report progress to the Head of Year, the leadership team and to parents.

• Ensure high standards of behaviour through implementation of the school’s Behaviour Policy.

• Ensure that the studio is a welcoming and stimulating environment in which to work.

• Ensure other relevant school policies and procedures are adhered to.

• To teach Lamda lessons when required

To contribute to the strategic development of the Department

• Contribute to the development of the Drama Department and cross-curricular relationships.

• To develop schemes of learning and learning resources appropriate to the pupils’ needs.

• To undertake to improve own performance through sharing best practice with colleagues from the other departments.

• Play a full part in the successful running of events in music, drama and dance across the school.

• To supervise the Teacher of Lamda

To be an effective tutor

• Ensure the agreed tutor time programme is carried out effectively, as specified in the school’s Learning & Teaching Policy, so that tutor time is used to support learning in lessons.

• Be the “first port of call” for students with day-to-day pastoral issues.

• Support vulnerable pupils in the tutor and year group.

• Report to parents through the written tutor reports, appointments and through parent meetings.

Facts & Figures

• Number of teaching periods – maximum 25/30

• Class sizes up to maximum of 15 

SUPPORTING PROCESSES

Problem Solving & Creativity

• Be receptive to innovative ideas that offer developmental opportunities in Drama.

• Be creative in developing new initiatives that support identified whole school priorities and improve standards and achievement in the department and across the school.

• Be ready to deal with unexpected and urgent situations on a daily basis.

• Work to competing deadlines, prioritise and plan time carefully, identifying what outcomes will have the most impact on pupil progress.

• Work independently and take responsibility for decisions made within agreed good practice boundaries.

Decision Making

• Take appropriate actions to improve the behaviour and attainment of pupils.

Working Conditions

• Mostly studio-based

• Access to studio facilities, desk and computer. 

Contacts & Relationships

The post holder will:

• Work closely with teachers and support staff at every level in the school; pupils, parents/carers to provide information and advice, direct, guide, motivate, monitor, praise and sanction.

Additional Information

In addition to the above responsibilities and duties the post holder will carry out the professional duties expected of all teachers as laid out in the Teachers’ Standards document 2013, and in the Egerton Rothesay Staff Handbook. 

(https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/283198/Teachers__Standards.pdf)

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

See Person Specification



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About Egerton Rothesay School

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+44 1442 865275

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Egerton Rothesay School, located on the outskirts of Berkhamsted in Hertfordshire, is an all-through, co-educational school for children aged 8 to 19. There are 160 pupils enrolled in total. The school’s modern buildings are surrounded by spacious grounds, with dedicated areas for one-to-one teaching, the junior school and specialist support teams.

Egerton Rothesay caters for children with a range of needs, from dyslexia and dyspraxia as well as those with school anxiety.

Headteacher

Colin Parker

Values and vision

Egerton Rothesay School was founded on Christian values. The school encourages pupils to learn about the religious community and Christian beliefs. All students are expected to attend assemblies and religious education lessons, as well as church services. Pupils are also encouraged to get involved and celebrate the milestones of the faith.

Teachers value each child for who they are and students are urged to show respect to their peers. The school aims to allow children to learn in a caring environment, with excellent teaching staff.

ISI report

"The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is Excellent. Throughout the school, pupils encompassing a wide variety of SEND and individual requirements are successfully educated. The school amply fulfils its mission to transform the lives of young people who have struggled in a mainstream school. Pupils’ personal development is of a high standard. The pupils have great respect for the staff, and especially those whom they approach should a concern arise. Older pupils are confident, friendly and articulate, and ready to begin the next phase of their education.”

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