Teacher of Drama - Part-time (0.60FTE)

Is Teaching your passion? Would you like to work at a School that not only encourages progression but also helps to develop you professionally for the next stage of your career?

The staff at Moor Park High School and Sixth Form are a caring, supportive team who are passionate about the well-being of our learning community and are dedicated to ensuring the success of the students and the School. Our most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2021 established that the school is now firmly ‘Good’ and that safety, good behaviour and high expectations permeate every part of school life. The report also notes that; “Teachers enjoy working at the school. They feel valued and supported by senior leaders and governors”.  Visitors to Moor Park consistently comment on the warm, sociable and friendly atmosphere within our School and the polite and enthusiastic nature of our students. We are extremely proud of what we have achieved at Moor Park and are excited about the future ahead

We are therefore looking to appoint an outstanding practitioner who can inspire a future generation and can develop the curriculum to provide a range of learning experiences to meet the needs of our pupils. Candidates will need to demonstrate an exceptional passion for drama and the arts and will be committed to developing the oracy and communication skills of pupils through an exciting curriculum, meaning you will transform the way our pupils see themselves and the world around them. Aside from curriculum teaching across KS3 and KS4, the successful candidate will contribute to the enrichment programme at lunch times and after school. Candidates will be willing and able to contribute to annual whole school concerts and productions and will seek opportunities to collaborate with fellow professionals within the industry to enrich the experience for our pupils. The post is offered on a part-time basis – 0.60 FTE (three days per week). 

 We can offer:

·        a warm and welcoming School with friendly and enthusiastic students who enjoy learning in a safe and happy environment;

·        high expectations of ourselves and the students in relation to behaviour and academic and creative progress;

·        a School valued and supported by Governors, Senior Leadership Team, parents and the community;

·        a School and Senior Leadership Team that allows you to be inspirational, proactive and play an active part in our school improvement;

·        tailored CPD with a strong commitment on developing individual career paths which supports and stimulates professional growth;

·        a School that welcomes new ideas with energy and enthusiasm;

·        a successful and forward looking School with outstanding facilities.

We are looking for someone who:

·        is an outstanding teacher, or a teacher with outstanding potential;

·        has excellent subject knowledge and high expectations;

·        is passionate about developing teaching and learning styles;

·        is a team player committed to excellence for all students;

·        can demonstrate passion for their subject and convey this in a classroom setting;

·        has a keen desire to work collaboratively with all colleagues to make a greater impact on student progress.

We believe that Moor Park is a remarkable School and if you would like to see this for yourself we would be delighted to arrange a visit for you prior to making an application. Please email Angela Marsden, Assistant School Business Manager at vacancies@moorpark.mp to arrange this.

Closing date for applications:  Wednesday 21 June 2023 – 10am

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 29 June 2023

 Applicants are thanked for their interest in Moor Park High School and Sixth Form. Please note that only candidates shortlisted will be contacted. In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, appointment will be subject to a full DBS check and references. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. We can only consider applications from those legally entitled to work in the UK.