Teacher of Drama

Matchstick Dev; Whitburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Teacher of Drama to inspire students at Whitburn Academy. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the creative talents of young individuals in a supportive and dynamic environment. As part of a dedicated team, you will deliver engaging drama lessons, fostering a love for the arts while ensuring students achieve their academic goals. With a commitment to personal growth and community engagement, this position allows you to make a significant impact on students' lives. If you are ready to empower the next generation of performers, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• A relevant teaching qualification is essential.
• Registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality drama education to students.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance student experiences.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Drama Education

Curriculum Development

Classroom Management

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualification

Registration with General Teaching Council for Scotland

Job description

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Job Advert

Date 12th May 2025

This post has a 11th August 2025 start date (subject to completion of all recruitment checks)

Whitburn Academy is a six-year comprehensive school offering our 855 students in the Whitburn area a progressive, relevant, challenging and enjoyable curriculum with opportunities for personalisation and choice. We strive to ensure that students have the highest quality learning experiences.

Job Advert

Teacher of Drama, Whitburn Academy, 35 hours per week, Permanent, Closing Date 12th May 2025

This post has a 11th August 2025 start date (subject to completion of all recruitment checks)

Whitburn Academy is a six-year comprehensive school offering our 855 students in the Whitburn area a progressive, relevant, challenging and enjoyable curriculum with opportunities for personalisation and choice. We strive to ensure that students have the highest quality learning experiences.

We offer the full range of National Qualifications found in a modern Scottish secondary school. We aim to provide experiences that result in a creative and enterprising attitude in our students, to develop young people with a sense of pride and ambition to contribute positively to the local, national and international community.

Whitburn Academy offers the opportunity for all students to succeed. The excellent facilities available, allied to commitment of our staff, allow us to offer all of our students the highest possible standard of education in a safe, caring and stimulating environment - an environment in which all members of the school community are valued and their achievements recognised.

Whitburn Academy recognises that the curriculum is not only 'what' students learn but also 'how' they learn. We place an emphasis on the student experience and seek flexibility to ensure that students achieve success in examinations and through personal achievement pathways.

The school has 65 teaching staff and departments are organised under the direction of a Principal Teacher Curriculum responsible for each Curricular Area.

You would work in partnership with all stakeholders within Whitburn Academy to ensure a high quality student experience that reflects curricular design principles and student entitlements with the ultimate aim of maximised achievement and attainment for all. Our vision of "Empowering our young people to learn and achieve, allowing them to thrive now and in the future", is what we work together to achieve every day with our young people. The school values - compassion, integrity, respect - underpin every part of daily life of the school.

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds

West Lothian Council are committed to far reaching changes to the way we deliver our Education Services. These changes include giving you the support and environment that you need to get on with your job and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council achievement of the Investors in People Standard and always aiming a little higher in our service delivery and improvements.

A relevant teaching qualification and registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland is essential.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful candidates will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment and the cost will be met by the candidate.

The fee for a Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59 or Existing Member is £18.

Seniority level

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