Teacher of Drama

We are looking to recruit a member of teaching staff to join our supportive and successful Arts Department here at Wollaton. The team is made up of approximately 4 full-time and part-time staff, who each bring a mix of experience, expertise and enthusiasm to the team. The environment in the classrooms and staffroom here at Wollaton are productive, calm and happy, and so opportunities to join the team do not occur very often - for instance, the current post holder leaves us after a number of years, for an opportunity within the trust. You will join a genuine team.

This passionate, supportive and progressive leadership of the team has led to the department establishing itself as one of the most vibrant areas of the school. We are exceptionally proud that in our last GCSE cohort 100% of students earned a grade 4 or above, and on average achieved half a grade above their target. This is similar each year. The ideal candidate will relish being part of a hard-working team and will help us to build on these excellent results. This is not a finished project, we are looking for fresh energy and ideas to move us forward and you will be passionate about drama and what a wonderful subject it is.

The successful candidate will be committed to the students and academy life and will possess the ability to communicate effectively and be able to raise the standards of learning for all of the students that they are required to work with.

Archway Learning Trust, previously Bluecoat Academies Trust was formed in April 2014 as a result of the very long and successful history of Bluecoat Academy. We welcomed three further secondary schools in Derby to the Trust in 2021 and opened Bluecoat Trent Academy, a secondary Free School in Nottingham in September 2021.

The Trust now comprises of Bluecoat Aspley Academy, Bluecoat Sixth Form, Bluecoat Wollaton Academy, Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, Bluecoat Primary Academy, The Nottingham Emmanuel School and Sixth Form, Bluecoat Trent Academy, The Long Eaton School, Lees Brook Academy, Alvaston Moor Academy and the Bluecoat SCITT Alliance (School Centred Initial Teacher Training).

The growth and development of our Multi-Academy Trust makes this an excellent opportunity to join us, as we seek to serve a growing number of young people across the region.

In return, we can offer:

• Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice
• Access to Teachers’ Pensions
• Access to discounted travel schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive training and support
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Free flu vaccine
• Access to e-learning and development

How to find out more

For more information about Archway Learning Trust and the vacancy, please visit our website via the apply button.

We would encourage you to refer to the job description and person specification, demonstrating your suitability for the role.

Closing date: Monday 20th February 2023

Interview date: w/c 20th February 2023

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.