Teacher of Drama (part-time, 0.4)

Highgate Pre-Preparatory School is looking for an enthusiastic, inspiring teacher of Drama to teach pupils from Nursery to Year 2. The successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding of the place of drama in a school such as Highgate and have secure knowledge of key strands and the progression of skills within the subject. They should also demonstrate a love of drama and an enthusiasm for communicating this passion to pupils aged 3 - 7. 

The successful applicant will work collaboratively with colleagues to design a scheme of work that will enhance the children’s learning and understanding of each termly topic. Co-curricular responsibilities may include writing and directing class and whole school performances, leading lunch time clubs and working collaboratively with the music teacher in performances and productions.

The Pre-Prep is committed to working on Highgate’s Community Partnerships, and this post will have allocated time (0.1 of the timetable) enabling collaboration with colleagues in schools in partnership with Highgate. 

Teachers at Highgate enjoy a welcoming, comfortable and exceptionally well-resourced environment and are provided with significant assistance from a range of support staff. Salaries are competitive.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

The post-holder will be based in the Pre-Prep and will be responsible to the Deputy Principal (Curriculum) and through her to the Principal of the Pre-Prep. The role is expected to include the following responsibilities:

• Teaching Early Years and Key Stage 1 Drama on a 0.4 timetable

• Making an active contribution to the School’s co-curricular drama through running clubs and performances 

• Setting an example of consistently high standards and expectations of pupils through positive behaviour management in class

• Preparing pupils to perform in concerts and in other public events, such as Harvest Festival, the Pre-Prep Nativity and end of term events

The day-to-day life at the School requires someone who is willing to be flexible and adaptable.  Whilst flexibility in working hours is required, extra hours will be expected and accrued at evening (and occasional weekend) concerts and other events. Normal school holidays are taken with the standard expectation that the work has been completed within term time.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The successful candidate will have relevant primary and drama experience and will have Qualified Teacher Status. The candidate will be creative, resourceful and hard-working, and will have a flexible approach to the wide variety of working situations the role encompasses. They will enjoy working within a close-knit school and with pupils across the age range of the Pre-Prep (3 - 7). The candidate will need to be IT literate and be an excellent communicator and will adhere to high personal and professional standards. 

Highgate School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau.

The Principal of the Pre-Prep, Miss Katie Giles, will be happy to answer any questions on katie.giles@highgateschool.org.uk