Vacancy Details

Job Ref No. ECC5422-290S Position Type: Head of Department/Faculty Pay Range: TMS/UPS + TLR2f

Position Start Date: 01/09/2019 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 16/05/2019 Midday Date of Interviews: w/c 20 May 2019

Job Description

Required from September 2019.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, ambitious and inspiring teacher of Drama to lead our dedicated and already successful department in this highly respected and over-subscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive school.

You will be expected to promote and deliver outstanding teaching, learning and attainment in Drama across all key stages in our purpose built Drama Studio. You will have the opportunity to teach across the full age and ability range and you will enjoy working with our motivated, well-behaved pupils and with a supportive and hard-working staff. The importance of the Arts in the curriculum and the impact they have in developing confident, creative and critical thinkers is recognised and participation is positively encouraged. There is a broad range of extra-curricular and enrichment activities including our Annual Arts festival week and you will be expected to work closely with other departments e.g. Music and Dance and contribute to performances throughout the year.

The successful candidate will be passionate about their subject and have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. An outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of achievement. The ability to enthuse and motivate students to achieve their very best and to encourage and promote an interest in the subject across all abilities and age ranges. The vacancy would suit an ambitious teacher of Drama or existing Departmental Head seeking a new opportunity.

The FitzWimarc School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please apply using the teaching application form on this site and return to recruitment@fitzwimarc.com or further information please visit our website www.fitzwimarc.com or contact Mrs Harris , HR Manager at the School.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive significant number of applications.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.