Teacher of Drama
London Enterprise Academy (LEA)
Tower Hamlets
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- Expired
- Salary:
- TPS inner London
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 2 May 2019
Job overview
Are you a dedicated, enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher of Drama? If so, we would like to meet you.
London Enterprise Academy is a Free School at the heart of London’s vibrant East End. The Academy opened in September 2014 with year 7’s only, in a former glass office block, which has been fully renovated to a high standard. The Academy will grow to six hundred students aged 11-16 when fully operational and will provide a stimulating education and personalised curriculum within a supportive environment. All of our students will be encouraged to stretch themselves to achieve their potential.
Required from September 2019, the successful candidate will be a creative individual, excited by the challenge of working in Drama. He or she will be a problem solver, looking for opportunities to craft engaging explorations and discoveries from any aspect of school life.
We are looking for an outstanding teacher who has had experience of teaching Drama within the secondary setting. This post would equally suit either an experienced practitioner wanting a new challenge or a teacher wanting to make their first step into middle management wishing to work with a group of dynamic teachers in a small department in a small school.
The successful candidate for the Teacher of Drama will:
* Hold DfE Qualified Teacher Status, an undergraduate degree.
* Be an outstanding practitioner who inspires pupils and have experience of teaching in successful inner city school
* Have a track record of successful learning and teaching and delivering results
* Have the ability to draw upon their professional background to demonstrate their ability to successfully teach up to GCSE
* Be creative in delivering a rigorous, academic curriculum
* Believe that every child can and will succeed
* Be flexible, collaborative and resilient
* Contribute to the whole life of the school through our extensive enrichment programme.
* Have the highest ambitions for your pupils, the department, the school and yourself
We will offer you:
* A unique opportunity to help build the school and the department
* A happy and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards
* An opportunity to pioneer an exciting, academic curriculum
* A network of outstanding practitioners to collaborate with and learn from
* Further leadership and management opportunities as the school grows
Potential candidates are encouraged to call Souzana Theo (Deputy Business Manager) with any questions on 02074260746 or email Souzana.theo@londonenterpriseacademy.org
Closing date for applications: 2nd May 2019
Interviews will be held w/c 6th May 2019
London Enterprise Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to a successful enhanced DBS clearance.
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About London Enterprise Academy (LEA)
- London Enterprise Academy (LEA)
- Aneurin Bevan House, 81-91 Commercial Road, Whitechapel
- London
- E1 1RD
- United Kingdom
London Enterprise Academy is a mixed-gender secondary school for children aged 11-16, based in Tower Hamlets, East London. This free school was established in September 2014 and it opened with approximately 120 Year 7 pupils. It was set up by several school leaders and is managed by the London Enterprise Academy Trust. The school is open to children of all faiths and religious backgrounds.
Principal
Ashid Ali
Values and vision
Teachers at London Enterprise Academy aim to help students to achieve every success academically and as an individual within the community. The school encourages children to take advantage of the opportunities presented to them and to create their own paths in life. Students are taught to be sympathetic towards all social backgrounds and to have respect.
Ofsted
“Respect for all sums up London Enterprise Academy nicely. Pupils have pride in themselves and their school. They are polite, courteous and welcoming. They, too, are welcomed into the school, regardless of their background or previous experiences.” Ofsted July 2022
In July 2022, Ofsted stated, “Pupils get the right support when they need it. Leaders work closely with external agencies, such as social services and community health experts, and this helps to ensure that expert help is on hand for pupils who are at risk of harm”.
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