Teacher of Drama

St Bede's School; Whitburn; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St Bede's School in Redhill, Surrey invites applications for a Teacher of Drama. The post is permanent, with options for part-time or full-time, teaching drama up to Key Stage 5.

Applicants should be graduates with a related degree, hold UK Qualified Teacher Status, and be able to teach drama to KS5, with up-to-date curriculum knowledge and commitment to pastoral care.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a related degree.
• UK Qualified Teacher Status.
• Able to teach drama to KS5.
• Meets national standards for ECT.
• Good knowledge of current curriculum developments.
• Able to implement and support school policies for pastoral care.

Skills

Graduate degree or related degree

UK Qualified Teacher Status

Drama KS5 teaching

ECT standards

Curriculum knowledge

Pastoral care

Education

Related degree

Job description

Teacher of Drama

St Bede's School, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 2LQ

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Working pattern

Full time, part time: Part-time or full-time

Contract type

Permanent

What skills and experience we're looking for

Graduate with a related degree

UK Qualified Teacher Status

Able to teach drama to KS5

Meets national standards for ECT

Good knowledge of current curriculum developments

Able to implement and support school policies to provide effective pastoral care

What the school offers its staff

• Why work for us?
• St Bede's is a good place to work. Staff are friendly and supportive of one another: relationships between staff and pupils were recognised by Ofsted as 'exceptionally strong'.
• ECTs benefit from a well developed and comprehensive induction period programme. More experienced teachers are given the opportunity to participate in training which will help them to develop skills needed for middle and senior management roles.
• There are good on-site catering facilities. Staff are able to use the fitness facilities free of charge and to participate in sports activities.
• Music is a big part of school life and staff are welcome to join our senior choir and instrumental groups.
• We have a social event at the end of each term as well as occasional staff trips to the theatre.
• The school is situated in Redhill, a commuter belt town in the Surrey Fringe area. We are close to the M25 and there are good transport links to London and the South Coast from Redhill station which is about 15 minutes walk from the school. We also benefit from being within walking distance of beautiful countryside . Many staff live locally, others commute from Guildford, South London, Kent and East & West Sussex.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Our school is committed to the safeguarding of children so all appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Only applications made on our School Application Form will be considered; we do not accept CVs or unsolicited testimonials. It is our policy always to request references prior to interview.

Organisation type Local authority maintained school, Church of England/Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18

St Bede's is a voluntary aided school located in Redhill, Surrey. We are proud to serve roughly 1,900 boys and girls of all abilities, age 11-18, from Reigate, Redhill, Caterham, Horley and the surrounding areas. This includes over 300 studying academic courses in the sixth form. The school will be gradually expanding over the next few years. The school has an Anglican, Catholic and Free Church foundation and we work hard to create an inclusive ethos. Our aim is to ensure that pupils thrive academically, socially and spiritually within a Christian Framework.

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