Teacher of Drama
Westminster Academy
London
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS - UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2019
- Apply by:
- 23 October 2018
Job overview
It is an exciting time to join the Expressive Arts department at Westminster Academy. We are committed to developing young people through the arts; in the last two years we have increased Expressive Arts provision and engaged more and more students through outstanding opportunities thanks to the relentless energy, industry knowledge and infectious enthusiasm of staff. We are now looking for an innovative Drama teacher to join this dynamic team.
Westminster Academy is an Outstanding International Business and Enterprise academy and International Baccalaureate World School serving a multi-ethnic community in Central London. Our ethos is grounded in the IB Learner Profile; we encourage intellectual curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit and foster a real sense of communal endeavour. The Academy has gained national recognition for its work to improve outcomes for students, and its aspirational and inclusive vision. As a member of the WA community you will have the opportunity to shape the future of the Academy whilst working alongside an exceptionally talented group of teachers and leaders.
We are proud that our Key Stage 3 curriculum allows every Year 7 and 8 student to study Drama, Art, Dance, Music and Food every week. Drama focuses on developing students’ confidence and creativity at Key Stage 3, giving an insight into different theatre genres and bringing characters to life on stage. At Key Stage 4 students further enhance their skill set, studying practitioners such as Brecht and Stanislavski and learning about the roles of a director and designer to help them approach the components of the GCSE course. The department has developed practical assessments that challenge students to create really unique performances, which students have the chance to showcase throughout the year.
The Drama teacher is closely supported by the Expressive Arts team at Westminster Academy, all playing an integral role in promoting wellbeing and developing students’ character through extra-curricular provision and productions. Performance opportunities offered throughout the year are a collaboration of all five Expressive Arts subjects, helping students form friendships across year groups and increase confidence in expressing themselves, as well as developing an appreciation of the arts and further embedding a culture of Expressive Arts at the Academy. Performances culminate in our summer musical; we are currently planning our 2019 production following the success of Hairspray and Bugsy Malone.
Beyond the building, the department eagerly takes advantage of opportunities with external link organisations for student development in their subject pathway. In the past year Drama opportunities have included a RADA workshop, creative writing with a BBC scriptwriter and Olivier Award nominee, plus theatre visits to the Lyric, Playhouse and the West End, inspiring excitement around the subject and a love of live performance.
Our ambitious team are looking to continue building on the success of the department and further improve outcomes. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, driven, and an excellent classroom practitioner who is committed to student success and development. There may be the opportunity for an additional responsibility for the right candidate. Experience of planning and delivering GCSE lessons is essential, as the job will involve working closely with all colleagues within the department to continue developing our existing provision. The willingness to contribute to extra-curricular activities is also desirable. If you can offer an absolute focus on raising educational standards coupled with a passion for learning, then Westminster Academy would like to hear from you.
What we offer:
● An excellent programme of continuing professional development
● The chance to shape the future of the subject in collaboration with the leadership team, external education professionals and exam boards
● The opportunity to develop personally and professionally, including mentors for NQTs, structured performance management and opportunities to advance to positions of greater responsibility
● A commitment to staff well being, including access to the local gym, weekly fitness sessions, staff social events and the end of term ‘WA Big Breakfast’
● Perkbox membership, which offers a package of benefits for staff such as retail discounts, savings on gym membership, cinema tickets and free mobile phone insurance
Closing Date: 24 October 2018
Interview date: 30 October 2018
For further details and an application form, please visit: www.westminsteracademy.org.uk.
Email: recruitment@westminsteracademy.org.uk
We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. We expect all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check
About Westminster Academy
Welcome to Westminster Academy.
At Westminster Academy we are committed to providing each student with the best possible academic and extra-curricular opportunities in a supportive, inclusive community. True to our mission, “Education is Success”, we strive to give students the tools they will need to fulfil their highest aspirations, to unlock the future pathways of their own choosing, and to value and make a positive impact on the world around them.
At the heart of our approach is the provision of a supportive, safe, kind environment to allow students to develop as confident young adults. Student welfare is the priority of all Westminster Academy staff, with personal tutors and our pastoral team ever present to ensure students are supported emotionally as well as academically. With an ethos grounded in the IB Learner Profile, the Academy aims to develop students who can collaborate and embrace challenges as Inquirers, Thinkers, Communicators and Risk-takers; students with a growth mindset and an international perspective, who are Knowledgeable, Principled, Caring, Open-minded, Balanced, Reflective.
The Academy has a strong record of academic success, with a passionate and highly knowledgeable staff body who devise engaging lessons to inspire a love of learning and prepare students for academic success and the world beyond. Classroom teaching and learning and rigorous assessment is enhanced by access to a wide range of learning platforms which benefit from AI technology to truly personalise independent learning for students. Our teachers have high expectations and provide interventions and extension activities to ensure each student is meeting their potential and challenged in the process. The breadth of our curriculum allows excellence in core subjects to be complemented by opportunities to develop creativity and expression in the arts, entrepreneurship and ICT mastery in Digital Enterprise, and our core PE classes for each year group ensure students are healthy in mind and body.
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