Teacher of Drama

Teaching Vacancies; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable secondary school in Wakefield is seeking a dedicated Drama Teacher to contribute to the excellence of its educational provision. This role is ideal for both Early Career Teachers and seasoned practitioners. Successful candidates will benefit from full support from senior leaders, excellent resources, and opportunities for career progression and professional development. The school's commitment to safeguarding is paramount, and all staff will undergo comprehensive checks as part of the recruitment process.

Benefits

CPD package

Employee counselling service

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching drama at a secondary school level.
• A commitment to continuous improvement in student attainment.

Responsibilities

• Teach drama and contribute to student progression.
• Enhance student attainment through innovative teaching methods.

Skills

Excellent subject knowledge

Classroom management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in Drama or related field

Job description

Overview

Trinity Academy Cathedral is an outstanding and high performing secondary school. In 2022 Ofsted graded the academy outstanding in all areas. This followed other recent accolades such as SIAMS Excellent in 2020 and the TES Secondary School of the Year Award winner in 2019. We have also consistently been in the top 10% nationally for progress. The academy is growing in popularity following its success and is looking to expand and develop, attracting the best people to work alongside the already committed staff to continue our journey and maintain and further improve the excellent provision on offer. Trinity Academy Cathedral is part of the Trinity Multi‑Academy Trust which has been a successful partnership since 2016.

Responsibilities

Teach drama, applying excellent subject knowledge and contributing to continued improvements in progress and student attainment. This role is suitable for an Early Career Teacher who is an excellent practitioner, or an experienced practitioner seeking a new challenge.

Benefits

• An opportunity to be involved in the transformation of Trinity Academy Cathedral.
• Full support from a dedicated team of senior leaders and a large pastoral team.
• A first‑class behaviour for learning system.
• Excellent teaching resources.
• Career progression and cross‑trust working.
• An excellent CPD package for all staff, including a further comprehensive programme of professional development provided through the Trinity Institute of Education and West Yorkshire Maths Hub.
• A range of staff benefits including employee counselling service, Westfield Health and cycle‑to‑work scheme.

Commitment to Safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): Enhanced DBS with children’s barred list check, online and social media checks, qualifications prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, childcare disqualification, health assessment. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.