Teacher of Drama

Teacher of Drama

We are looking to appoint a passionate, organised and dedicated Drama specialist, able to excite and inspire pupils in their learning. Excellent subject knowledge is essential for this role as well as a commitment to sharing with, and instilling in the pupils a passion for Drama. The successful candidate will join a busy, thriving department and will be able to teach across a wide ability and age range. A genuine interest in extra-curricular Drama is essential as the appointment demands time outside normal working hours during performance preparation. Experience of theatre lighting programming and operating a lighting control desk would be beneficial.

This post would suit an innovative, energetic and motivated teacher of Drama wishing to contribute to the development of the department. The hours and terms of employment can be negotiated on appointment. 

The Drama Department 

Drama is taught to all students in First and Second Form and is optional in Third Form. It is an extremely popular subject and enjoys great success at examination level and in extra-curricular pursuits. The successful candidate could play an active role in the teaching of the subject across all of the age ranges up to and including A Level. At GCSE and A Level the Edexcel syllabus is followed. A commitment to extra-curricular activities is expected.

The school has a large, versatile performance space ‘The Shed’ theatre as well as a Drama Studio, a dedicated theory classroom and a costume department. The Department shares good practice and holds regular meetings in order to discuss ideas and monitor progress. There are also two peripatetic LAMDA teachers who runs a successful LAMDA programme and a Drama specialist who runs the Saturday Arts Academy for Cokethorpe pupils. 

The Drama Department runs three major School productions every year as well as public performances in First and Second Form and the annual Inter-House Drama competition. Theatre trips are a regular part of the School year as are lunchtime Drama presentations. 

Duties:

At Cokethorpe School, teachers are expected to

· Inspire a love of Drama in pupils based on excellent subject knowledge and innovative, creative teaching techniques.

· Be accountable for the progress made by pupils, both in terms of internal and external communications – for example, through Progress Review Evenings and written reports.

· Develop strategies to support pupils in becoming independent and effective learners.

· Work with the Head of Department to promote the Drama Department, organising extra-curricular experiences to stretch and challenge all pupils.

· Play a full and committed role in the development of the whole learning experience of pupils within the school, including extra-curricular activities, the AOB programme and, if appropriate, Games.

· Take part in, and, where appropriate, contribute to a full and varied Professional Development programme.

General

· Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy. 

· Promote fundamental British values

· Comply with the requirements of the health and Safety at Work Regulations. Taking reasonable care for the Health and Safety of him/herself and for others affected by his/her works and to cooperate with the employer in ensuring that Health and Safety responsibilities are carried out.

· Duty of confidentiality towards the School. To acknowledge that in the course of employment you will have access to Confidential Information. You agree that you shall not divulge or communicate to any person, corporation, company or other organisation; use for your own purposes other than those of the School; or otherwise disclose or make use of any Confidential Information relating to or belonging to the School. 

Person Specification

Essential 

· Excellent subject knowledge

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills with pupils, parents and staff

· An ability to inspire and instil a passion for Drama

· High standards of written and oral communication

· Willingness to contribute to the wider school life including the sports programme, co- curricular commitments, the activities programme and the tutoring and House system.

Beneficial

· Expertise in lighting set up and operation.

To apply: Interested and qualified candidates should submit electronically (as separate PDF documents in one e-mail) the following to the HR Manager, Mrs Sandy Coles, recruitment@cokethorpe.org before the closing date: midday on Monday 11 June 2018 Interviews: w/c 18 June 2018

• A covering letter addressed to Mr Damian      Ettinger, Headmaster
• A completed Cokethorpe School academic application which can be found on the School's website, along with further information.

Cokethorpe School, Witney, Oxon, OX29 7PU 01993 703921