Teacher of English & Drama

Tes seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher of English and Drama on a part-time (0.6) permanent basis from April 2021. Both experienced and newly qualified teachers are encouraged to apply. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a co-educational, independent school for children aged 2-16, situated in Slough, Berkshire. The school was founded in 1940 and after a series of developments over the decades was bought by the largest independent schools business in the UK, in 2004.  There are longer term career opportunities that exist in a company where colleagues share ideas and practices from around the world. It is an international family of over 70 schools in the UK, Europe, Latin America and Asia.

If you are passionate about the life chances of young people and possess the expertise required to teach in an environment where children of mixed abilities excel, then this could be the role for you. Consistent with their traditional values, classes are small, behavioural standards are exceptional, and pastoral care is second to none. The school are very focused on high quality teaching and learning and expect all pupils to make exceptional progress.

“The quality of teaching and assessment is outstanding. Teaching is of consistently high quality. The high expectations that staff have of pupils along with the high expectations that pupils have of themselves create a thirst for learning that permeates all aspects of the school's work." - SIS, 2015

The school are seeking to employ a well-qualified, energetic, and enthusiastic teacher of English and Drama with a passion for their subject to commence as soon as possible. You will be able to offer English in the Senior School (Key Stage 3 and 4) and drama initially within the Prep School (KS2). The successful candidate will have excellent subject knowledge and be able to motivate pupils through inspirational teaching. You will share their vision of achieving excellence and raising further standards of teaching and learning across the department. You will be a team player with a clear understanding of current and future curriculum developments. 

Drama has not been taught previously and this is an excellent opportunity for someone to develop and to shape the curriculum. The school will look to you to prepare children for internal and external examinations and competitions and oversee all the high-quality productions at the school. This post is suitable for an experienced teacher looking for an exciting, fresh opportunity or a newly qualified teacher looking seeking to widen their experience for their first teaching role. The key is that you are enthusiastic and capable of contributing to a highly effective and supportive teaching team.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Be able to teach English at KS3 - KS4
• Be able to teach drama at KS2
• Be highly motivated and an excellent classroom practitioner who can ensure good progress for all
• Have a creative, forward thinking attitude and inspire pupils to succeed in English and Drama
• Be unapologetically passionate about your subject
• Be committed to working collaboratively as part of a team and across the school
• Be hard-working with excellent organisational skills 
• Be an individual with a 'can do' approach willing to make a significant contribution to the life of the school

Benefits:

• Supportive colleagues and community
• Enthusiastic and motivated pupils that are taught in small class sizes
• Excellent professional development opportunities within the school and wider group
• Competitive salary and contribution to the Teacher Pension Scheme
• Fee remission for children educated 
• Complimentary meals in the Dining Hall during term time

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity and 'Quick Apply' below! Please note that if you are successfully shortlisted for interview you may be asked to complete the schools application form.

For more information please contact katie.rossiter@tes.com REF KR 1393317

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