Teacher of Drama

Gad's Hill School is an Independent School for pupils aged 3 to 16, with an average class size of 14 pupils.  We wish to appoint a talented and passionate teacher of Drama to join our team for a period of maternity cover, expected to be one year in length commencing Tuesday 23 April 2019.  The School also delivers individual and group LAMDA preparation, and experience of this would be desirable.

Essential Qualities

• An excellent teacher with very good relationships with students.
• Committed to the highest expectations of students and their learning.
• High personal standards of meeting expectations, organisation, paperwork, etc.
• An excellent and effective communicator.
• Able to use data appropriately to monitor and inform planning.
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to ongoing CPD.
• Able to work with colleagues in the Curriculum Group to develop collaborative solutions.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, or in a relevant subject.
• Professional teaching qualification desirable.

Desirable Experience

• Successful preparation of pupils for LAMDA examinations

Benefits

• Average class size of 14 pupils.
• As an independent school we have a slightly longer school day (pupils attend 8.30am-4pm) but enjoy a generous 16 weeks of school holidays.
• Salaries are based on our own Gad’s Hill pay scales and teachers have access to the national Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Parking is provided on-site and a subsidised, home-cooked lunch is available each day in term time.
• Children of all staff receive subsidised education at Gad’s Hill, subject to our policy and standard entry requirements.