Teacher of Drama

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Harris Allowance

Annual Loyalty Bonus

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Support towards degree study

Professional development programmes

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Harris Academy Chafford Hundred, part of the Harris Federation, is recruiting a Teacher of Drama to start in January. The role focuses on delivering a drama curriculum to KS3 and KS4, planning lessons, assessing students and acting as a form tutor.

With postgraduate teacher development and a commitment to high expectations, the post requires QTS and experience in secondary contexts, ideally in multi-ethnic urban schools. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent is essential.
• Undergraduate degree required.
• Secondary teaching experience, including teaching practice, is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a broad, balanced and differentiated drama curriculum for KS3/KS4.
• Plan lessons, develop resources and syllabuses, and contribute to the departmental plan.
• Monitor and support students' progress and development as a teacher and form tutor.
• Be a form tutor to a designated group of students.
• Contribute to raising attainment and helping students reach their potential.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and performance management reviews.
• Maintain records and track student progress; communicate with parents and stakeholders.

Skills

Understanding of teaching and learning

Curriculum knowledge KS3/KS4

Lesson planning & assessment

ICT skills

Motivating learning environment

Time management

Education

QTS or equivalent

Relevant undergraduate degree

Job description

Harris Academy Chafford Hundred, part of the Harris Federation, is recruiting a Teacher of Drama to start in January. The post centres on delivering a drama curriculum at KS3 and KS4, planning lessons and assessing students, and acting as a form tutor. Secondary teaching experience is required, ideally in multi-ethnic urban schools and an 11-18 setting. QTS is essential and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Deliver a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum and support a designated curriculum area
• Teach, ensuring a high-quality learning experience for students
• Plan lessons, develop resources and syllabuses, and contribute to the departmental plan
• Monitor and support students' progress and development as a teacher and form tutor
• Be a form tutor to a selected group of students
• Contribute to raising student attainment and helping students reach their potential
• Contribute to curriculum planning
• Pursue continuing professional development and engage fully in Performance Management Review
• Contribute to quality assurance, including monitoring and evaluating the subject area
• Maintain records and track student progress
• Communicate with students, parents and other stakeholders
• Share responsibility for providing and monitoring opportunities for students' personal and academic growth

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent
• Relevant undergraduate degree

Experience

• Successful secondary teaching experience, teaching practice included

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning
• Knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4
• Writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work
• Good ICT skills
• Creating a motivating and safe learning environment and raising students' aspirations
• Leading and managing own work, with excellent time management

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Working as part of a team and building positive relationships with all staff
• Good written and spoken communication, including with parents, carers and external agencies
• Understanding of high expectations and equality of access for all students, and of the tutor role

Nice to have

• Experience in multi-ethnic urban schools
• Experience of working in an 11-18 school
• Innovative use of interactive whiteboards

What’s offered

• Harris Allowance (usually £2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London)
• Annual Loyalty Bonus
• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Support towards degree study
• Professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership
• Opportunities for career progression and first leadership roles