Teacher of English with Drama

Teaching Vacancies; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Clitheroe seeks a talented teacher for a temporary position in the English Department. The role focuses primarily on English but also involves teaching Drama. Candidates should demonstrate strong subject knowledge, creativity, and the ability to engage students. The successful applicant will be part of a supportive team dedicated to providing excellent learning experiences and fostering a love of learning in students through innovative lessons. The school emphasizes safeguarding and values a collaborative working environment.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Commitment to pupil development

Qualifications

• Passion for English and confident in teaching Drama.
• Ability to inspire pupils through engaging lessons.
• Experience in planning and delivering effective learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Teach English and contribute to Drama lessons.
• Create resources for KS3 and KS4.
• Engage in departmental meetings and training.

Skills

Subject knowledge in English

Teaching Drama

Engagement and motivation techniques

Lesson planning

High expectations for students

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and enthusiastic teacher to join our thriving English Department for a one-year temporary position. We are seeking a colleague with a strong passion for English who is also confident in teaching Drama to support our established and successful Drama team. While the role is majority English, the ability to deliver high-quality Drama lessons is an important part of this post.

The successful candidate will inspire pupils through a rich, ambitious and engaging English curriculum that develops strong literacy, analytical thinking and a genuine love of the subject. Applicants should possess excellent subject knowledge and the ability to plan and deliver effective lessons that promote curiosity, high expectations and inclusive practice for learners of all abilities.

In addition to their work within English, the postholder will contribute to Drama teaching and classroom provision, helping to maintain the high standards and creative ethos of the department. A willingness to bring energy, collaboration and imagination to Drama lessons will be highly valued.

The role also includes contributing to and marking assessments, creating resources across KS3 and KS4, and engaging fully in departmental meetings, INSET and training. The successful candidate will join a supportive, forward-thinking team committed to delivering excellent learning experiences across the school.

If you are a dynamic and reflective practitioner, passionate about English and excited to support our Drama provision, we would be delighted to receive your application.

What the school offers its staff

Our expert, friendly teaching and support staff work hard to ensure that our school continues to grow and improve, keeping our pupils’ development needs at the heart of all we do. ‘The Ribblesdale Way’ encapsulates the core beliefs and expectations we hold for our pupils and staff. Ribblesdale School is a Microsoft Showcase School and a founder member and key contributor to the North-West EdTech hub. Every pupil in our care benefits from our Ofsted Grade 1 personal development programme which incorporates our unique enrichment curriculum.

Ribblesdale is a popular and successful school which enjoys close links with the local community it has served for more than 90 years. I would positively encourage candidates to visit Ribblesdale School in order that they may better understand the ethos and atmosphere of our learning community.

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):

• Childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical
• Online and social media prohibition from teaching
• Right to work satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children
• You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.