Teacher of LAMDA
Repton School
Derbyshire
- £35.15 per hour
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- £35.15 per hour
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 5 June 2024
Job overview
Repton School is seeking to appoint a qualified Teacher of LAMDA to join its outstanding Drama department.
The Drama Department
The 400 Hall is home to the Drama department, originally built to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the School. Following a multi-million-pound redevelopment in 2011, the theatre was redesigned to provide a capacity of 315 seats on two levels, in a similar theatre design of the horseshoe form developed for the Jerwood Vanbrugh Theatre at RADA, gives pupils the learning environment to explore and perform in a diverse variety of theatre styles. Included within the re-development was the addition of a modern and adaptable ‘black box’ Studio Theatre, which supports a dedicated teaching space as well as offering the flexibility to perform and host both intimate drama pieces.
The Drama department offers successful GCSE Drama and A Level Drama and Theatre courses as well as the provision of LAMDA qualification in both Performance and Communication examinations.
The successful candidate will hold a degree or equivalent in Drama and have prior experience of being involved in a teacher environment. The post-holder will provide LAMDA lessons to both pairs or individuals and be able to work independent and collaboratively within the Drama department team.
Please submit your application online by 5th June 2024.
Should you wish to complete an offline application form, or should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR team via HR@repton.org.uk.
Main Responsibilities
The successful candidates will provide LAMDA lessons to pairs or individuals and the candidate will work independently and collaboratively as part of the Drama department team.
LAMDA Teaching and Duties
- Planning and preparing of LAMDA lessons.
- Recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of students
- To communicate effectively with pupils and parents
- Preparing students for examinations and assisting in the examination entries
- Promoting the general progress and well-being of individual students, and groups of students.
- Following the agreed policies in the Departmental Handbook with regard to such matters as programmes of study, teaching methods, differentiation
- Assisting with the co-ordination and organisation of School LAMDA performances
- Participating, as required, in meetings at the school that relate to the curriculum or the administration or the organisation of LAMDA
- Maintaining good order and discipline among the students and safeguarding their health and safety both when they are on the School premises and when they are engaged in authorised School activities elsewhere.
The Ideal Candidate
Qualifications
- A degree or equivalent in Drama
- To have attended a Drama School (desirable)
- Qualified Teacher Status (desirable)
Experience/Knowledge
- Experience of LAMDA teaching
- Knowledge of LAMDA Performance and Communication specifications
- Experience of being involved in a teaching environment
- Ability to teacher high grade pupils
About Repton School
Repton School, founded in 1557, is a leading co-educational School situated in the historic village of Repton. Five miles from Burton upon Trent and eight miles from Derby, Repton lies in the very centre of England. The School boasts a consistently fine academic record and is active and successful in a wide range of other activities. The School’s 600 plus pupils, both boys and girls, are predominantly boarders. Each belongs to one of the ten boarding houses. Repton prides itself on its long and close association with the village.
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About Repton School
Repton School is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school for 13- to 18-year-olds. Situated in Repton, Derbyshire, the school hosts around 620 pupils. Former students have included Roald Dahl and Jeremy Clarkson.
The school was founded in 1557 and has grown considerably since; it now boasts a science priory, which was built in 2013, plus multi-purpose laboratories and a 3D lecture theatre. The music school has been redeveloped and the school theatre has been redesigned to include tier seating.
Repton was previously a 12th-century priory and the remaining part of the priory is known as Prior Overton’s Tower, which has been incorporated into a 19th-century building in honour of the school's historical beginnings. For pupils who stay on campus, there are 10 houses – six for boys and four for girls.
Headmaster
Mark Semmence
Values and vision
Repton School aims to teach its students to strive for excellence in everything they do, be it in sport, creativity or academic subjects. The school seeks to help students progress academically and encourage them to take part in the community as they grown and learn.
The school specialises in core subjects such as maths and science, but also encourages students to do a variety of extracurricular activities, from the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme and community service programmes to ceramics and photography. With modern facilities and excellent teachers on hand to help, students consistently exceed the national average in results.
ISI
"Pupils display excellent attitudes to study. They co-operate easily with each other and their teachers, and have a purposeful approach to learning. They benefit from the many opportunities afforded by the curriculum and the wide range of activities available. They respond positively to the high quality teaching, which enables them to make excellent progress as they move through the school."
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