English & Drama Teacher

The Royal School Wolverhampton; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal School Wolverhampton invites applications for an English and Drama teacher to join our English department in a vibrant all-through day and boarding free school. The role spans ages 11–16 with GCSE Drama delivery and a focus on fostering a love of reading across the school from Reception to Y13.

The successful candidate will contribute to our extensive enrichment programme, support pupil development, and join a committed team focused on high standards in learning and teaching.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching English and Drama to students aged 11–16.
• Ability to deliver GCSE Drama.
• Enthusiasm to foster a love of reading from Reception to Y13.

Responsibilities

• Teach English and Drama to pupils aged 11–16 with GCSE delivery at GCSE level.
• Contribute to departmental development and school enrichment activities, including productions.
• Support personal development and reading culture across the school community.

Job description

The Royal School is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative English and Drama teacher to join this key department in our heavily oversubscribed all-through, day and boarding free school. This post is a key role in school and the successful candidate will become a member of our English team.

The aptitude and willingness to teach a range of abilities from ages 11-16 is essential. The ability to deliver GCSE Drama is essential. The ability and enthusiasm to teach with a flair and passion is crucial as well as a flexibility to contribute within the department and to the development of a love of reading from Reception to Y13. We are looking for the best candidate to join the team so all applications are welcome.This is a significant role and the successful candidate will be a part of the team leading our large school production enrichment activity.

Are you the person to stretch, challenge, support and inspire our students in and outside of the classroom?

The school's distinctive ethos and culture where a truly holistic view of the personal development of the child is central to all that we do. The wider 'enrichment' programme at this all-through 4-19 boarding and day school is essential and helps develop confident pupils well equipped for life beyond the school. All staff contribute to this extensive programme with their personal interests and to join in with existing activities.

The English department is at an important stage in securing the highest standards of learning and teaching for children in the school community. The department has a newly refurbished central suite of rooms and well-equipped theatre and the department is eager to improve the standards and 'passion' of English and reading for all students whilst still developing the fundamental skills students need. We currently teach GCSE from year 9, spreading the demands of the specification over three years, offering the best opportunity for students to fully master all topics. Drama is a popular subject at GCSE and the English team want to build on the positive exam success of previous years.

The Royal School is at an exciting time of development. The free school is an all-through (Reception to Y13) 'independent' school without day fees whilst still providing excellent boarding at affordable fees. Alongside the growth in pupil numbers, there will be an expansion in the curriculum, enrichment activities and improved facilities, enabling us to extend and enhance still further the range of opportunities for all our young people.

As a result of The Royal School's excellent CPD programme and the supportive team, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to: develop professionally; improve and extend their knowledge; develop skills and experience; share outstanding and innovative practice; and contribute to the development of an exciting, challenging and supportive learning environment in and outside of the classroom

The Royal School has achieved excellent academic results throughout its history and has an outstanding reputation for nurturing and developing confident, well-disciplined and successful individuals who progress successfully to the next stage of their life and career. We relish this next phase in its existence which enables us to review and build on our current success in preparing our young people for a rapidly evolving world. We hope that you will share in this passion for a broader educational opportunity.