Teacher of Drama

Oxford Spires Academy; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Oxford Spires Academy in East Oxford invites a dynamic Drama teacher to lead lessons from KS3 through to A Level, joining a diverse faculty committed to exceptional provision. This is a part-time role (0.5 FTE, 2/3 days per week) with a welcoming environment, opportunities to inspire creativity, and a focus on inclusive high achievement.

We are a well-established comprehensive school with 1300 students and a strong safeguarding ethos; successful candidates will undergo standard pre-employment

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Drama from KS3 to A Level
• Ability to inspire innovation and creativity
• Commitment to inclusive classroom practice

Responsibilities

• Teach Drama from KS3 through to A Level
• Deliver engaging lessons and inspire students
• Contribute to department and academy development

Skills

Drama teaching

Creativity

Inclusive teaching

Student motivation

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic teacher of Drama who is confident in teaching from Key Stage 3 through to A Level, is a strong practitioner and has a passion for inspiring students. This is the perfect opportunity to work within a diverse faculty and to help to support and further develop our exceptional provision within the academy.

We are a highly sought after and well-established comprehensive in East Oxford with over 1300 students including 6th Form. "Oxford Spires Academy is a highly inclusive school and pupils describe it as a ‘beautiful community’" (Ofsted 2023)

What we are looking for:

• A creative and energetic teacher of Drama
• A passionate and dynamic teacher who will inspire innovation and creativity within our students
• Applicants who have a commitment to creating an inclusive classroom where all students make excellent progress and experience success

This is a part time position for 0.5 FTE, 2/3 days per week.

We appoint on potential as well as experience, and we are committed to nurturing staff development. In return, we offer you a friendly and supportive environment and the chance to make a genuine difference to the amazing young people that make up our academy.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks which will, where applicable, include a health check, an enhanced DBS check, the Children’s Barred List check and satisfactory references.

It is an offence for an individual who has been disqualified from working with children to knowingly apply for, offer to do, accept, or do any work in a ‘regulated activity’. The position advertised is a ‘regulated activity’. Anthem will undertake a basic online check for all shortlisted candidates.