Teacher of Drama
The Portsmouth Grammar School
Portsmouth
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2018
- Apply by:
- 27 February 2018
Job overview
The Drama Department is one of the most popular and vibrant in the school, and enjoys an outstanding reputation not only within the school community but also far beyond it.
The school has excellent facilities including a modern and versatile theatre space and plans are underway for a new Performing Arts Centre which will offer state of the art provision for both Drama and Music.
We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified teacher who can inspire pupils throughout Years 7-13. The successful candidate is likely to have experience of directing plays and other performances, as well as teaching across Key Stages 3-5, although we welcome applications from teachers new to the profession or seeking to gain an appropriate teaching qualification.
The school offers excellent training and support to teachers at all stages of their career. Experience of teaching IB is not required.
The school may be able to offer subsidised rental accommodation in Old Portsmouth, for up to one academic year.
Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 8 March.
PGS is committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure DBS check.
Attached documents
About The Portsmouth Grammar School
- The Portsmouth Grammar School
- High Street, Portsmouth
- Hampshire
- PO1 2LN
- United Kingdom
Founded in 1732, The Portsmouth Grammar School (PGS) is a co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 2½ - 18 years, located in the heart of Portsmouth, a city renowned for its rich maritime history, world-class attractions and vibrant waterfront. We are a thriving school situated within walking distance of the coast and comprise a Pre-School, Junior School, Senior School and Sixth Form.
Our shared purpose is to be recognised nationally for our curriculum design and as a thriving and diverse community centred around core values (curiosity, creativity, courage, commitment, compassion and collaboration) and educational excellence. We work to consistently prepare young people for a global world in a welcoming, forward-looking, ambitious, dynamic and sustainable School built on firm and historic foundations.
ISI Report
The findings of our ISI Inspection in late 2025 noted that 'The school's core values promote pupils' wellbeing effectively. These values underpin the school's positive atmosphere in which pupils flourish academically and enjoy the many opportunities available to them'. ISI inspections focus on 5 key standards against which the inspection team concluded that all of the standards are met at PGS.
Head
Mr David Wickes
Please find links here to our:
Prospectus: https://issuu.com/theportsmouthgrammarschool/docs/pgs-prospectus-2024
Sixth Form Prospectus: https://issuu.com/theportsmouthgrammarschool/docs/sixth-form-prospectus-2024
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