Drama Teacher

Job Description: Drama Teacher

Reports to: Principal Performance and Arts

Start date: 1 September 2019

Hours: Full-time

Location: Central Bath

Contract: Temporary

Salary: £118 - £160

The Role

An academy in central Bath is looking for a Drama Teacher to start in September 2019 on a full-time basis. You will be teaching Key Stage 3 and 4 and some A-Level. A level experience is desired but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Set high expectations so that all students are inspired, motivated and challenged to reach their full potential, and in doing so meet their progress and attainment targets
• Plan and teach well-structured, differentiated lessons that are aligned to the agreed curriculum and cultivate every student's intellectual curiosity
• Use well-selected and safe practical work to help students understand Drama Teacher concepts and the process of working computer science
• Use data to inform teaching and learning, identify areas for intervention and provide feedback to students, staff and families in order to promote progress and outcomes
• Manage behaviour effectively to create a safe, respectful and nurturing environment so that students can focus on learning
• Work collaboratively with both school and network colleagues as a committed team member, building successful, high performing teams
• Participate actively throughout the network, by attending relevant meetings, and, as appropriate, delivering network-wide training and initiatives
• Work with colleagues, students and families to develop a strong school community

Other

• Carry out other reasonable tasks as directed by the Assistant Principal.
• Note: Exceptional candidates may be considered for additional responsibilities

Person Specification: Drama Teacher

Qualification Criteria

• Qualified to teach and work in the UK
• Holder of QTS
• Degree in Drama field or related subject
• At least 1 year's experience in the UK

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Demonstrable commitment to raising attainment of all pupils in a challenging classroom environment
• Excellent understanding of both subject and general teaching pedagogy
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for Drama.
• Effective and systematic behaviour management
• Knowledge of the national secondary education system, examinations and curriculum
• Be or demonstrate the potential to become an outstanding teacher

Personal Characteristics

• Genuine passion for and a belief in the potential of every student
• Deep commitment to the school's mission of providing an excellent education to every student, regardless of background
• Excellent interpersonal, planning and organisational skills
• Resilient, motivated and committed to achieving excellence Reflective and proactive in seeking feedback to constantly improve practice
• Commitment to regular and on-going professional development and training to establish outstanding classroom practice
• Commitment to and understanding of professionalism in line with the National Teaching Standards

Other

• Commitment to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils
• Willingness to undertake training
• This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

If you are interested in this role or want to find out more, please don't hesitate to contact me right away and quote "Drama Teacher, Bath". I look forward to hearing from you.