Drama Graduate - November 2019

Drama Graduate - Wigan

• Are you a Drama Graduate seeking to secure immediate work in a secondary school setting
• Are you confident when working with large groups of students/learners?

If so, then please see details below of an opportunity that is open to Drama Graduates and aspiring teachers;

The Deputy Headteacher at our client secondary school wishes to appoint a Cover Supervisor/Graduate Teaching Assistant to provide classroom cover and work with students in the school on a 1:1 basis.

The school are offering employment on a full-time, temporary basis and will support the incoming staff member throughout their full placement.

If you are someone that is seeking to embark on a career in teaching or education then this is the perfect opportunity to gain paid work experience and develop a number of vital skills that will hold you in good stead moving forward.

• Drama Graduate required from November 2019.
• Temporary position with employment for the remainder of the academic year.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive school that will support you throughout your placement.
• Opportunity to earn between £1000 -£1200 a month.

This role will incorporate working closely with the main class teachers across the full subject range, completing teaching assistant duties and providing general cover in the absence of the class teacher when required. Support will be provided from experienced members of staff throughout the year and the successful candidate will also be allocated a mentor from the schools drama teaching faculty to ensure that regular progress is being made.

What does the role involve?

• Supporting the learning of students who require additional guidance
• Working closely with the teachers within the Drama department (Supporting them with the setup of each lesson, assisting with planning and ensuring that lessons operate smoothly)
• Providing support to other departments within the school and providing lesson cover when necessary

Our client Secondary school is slightly larger than the national average with approximately 900 pupils on roll. Located between Hindley and Westhoughton, the school is just a short drive away from the A577 and has an abundance of public transportation links to surrounding areas; Bolton, Salford and Wigan.

Teaching Personnel encourage all interested candidates to submit an up to date CV via the contact details below for immediate consideration. Alternatively, you can call the Manchester Secondary Branch on 0161 242 1797 for further information;