Teacher of Drama with second subject

The Drama department at Hinchley Wood School is a vibrant and exciting department with an ever-increasing uptake at GCSE and A Level, lots of extra-curricular opportunities both in performance and backstage and a wide range of trips and enrichment activities are on offer to students who enjoy Theatre and creating Drama. For more department information, please see Page 7-8 of the attached Application Pack.

We are keen to appoint someone who is energetic, passionate and committed to Drama, open to new ideas and works well as part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team. We would consider part time or full time applications for this role - both would be welcome; please contact us if you would like to discuss the working pattern before applying.

Hinchley Wood is a very popular school, which is oversubscribed each year, we have over 1,400 students on roll including 275 in our Sixth Form. We are one of the top 200 performing schools in England and Wales in terms of the progress our students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSEs. We are extremely proud of our students’ academic achievements but we also celebrate student progress and development in all areas and we enjoy outstanding sporting and creative achievements. We take staff and student wellbeing very seriously and have invested time and money in ensuring that all members of our school feel supported and happy.  

The role would be suitable whether you are an experienced or a newly qualified teacher, as long as you have a strong desire to help students of all abilities achieve the best they whilst fulfilling your own potential.   

We offer:

• a competitive salary (London Fringe Pay Scale/dependent upon experience), 
• professional development support and an extensive CPD programme,
• two week autumn half term,
• this role meets the school’s priority admissions criteria, enabling any children of the postholder to be considered for priority admission to the school upon commencement of role,
• generous employer pension contributions,
• cycle to work scheme and on site fitness suite.

We have a, well-developed programme for ECTs and we believe that Hinchley Wood would be an excellent place to start your career with benefits including:  

• a successful and comprehensive programme of support,
• a dedicated mentor over the first two years of your teaching career,
• regular mentor meetings and coaching,
• a comprehensive induction programme and a wide range of CPD opportunities.

Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 7 December 2022

We would welcome pre-application calls and/or visits so please get in touch to arrange this. Contact details can be found below and further information about Hinchley Wood Learning Partnership can be found on our website www.hwlp.co.uk

We welcome early applications and we reserve the right to interview, and appoint prior to the application deadline if we believe that the right candidate has come forward so please do get your application in as soon as you make the decision that Hinchley Wood is the right place for you.

Within your application, please state clearly what hours/working pattern you are seeking.

Contact us on 020 8398 7161 or via email:  hr@hinchleywoodschool.co.uk Please find more information on our website - https://www.hwlp.co.uk/148/current-vacancies 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The position advertised is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Staff and governors have also established a code of conduct, included within this pack, which applies to all members of the school community.