Teacher of Performing Arts/Drama

Co-op Academy Grange; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dynamic Teacher of Performing Arts/Drama to inspire and guide students towards their full potential. This role offers the chance to innovate and elevate student outcomes within a supportive team environment. By fostering collaboration and creating an engaging curriculum, you will play a crucial part in shaping the future of students from diverse backgrounds. The academy values high achievement and a nurturing atmosphere, making it an ideal place for passionate educators to thrive and make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Co-op colleague discount card

Discounted gym membership

Flexible benefits package

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loans

Family care advice

Co-operative Credit Union benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Performing Arts/Drama with a focus on student development.
• Ability to foster collaboration and create an engaging curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Guide the curriculum for Performing Arts/Drama and elevate student outcomes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student behavior and achievement.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Curriculum Development

Collaboration

Student Engagement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Performing Arts/Drama

Job description

At Co-op Academy Grange, we are seeking a dynamic Teacher of Performing Arts/Drama to guide curriculum, foster collaboration, and elevate student outcomes! As part of Co-op Academies Trust, you will have the opportunity to innovate, inspire, and raise achievement levels across the school while working within a supportive team.

Our aim is to ensure that our students are given every opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of their background. With this in mind, we are looking to appoint a teacher who shares our vision for a learning environment and curriculum that is ambitious as well as supportive and nurturing.

As well as academic success, we focus on and take great pride in our students' behaviour. We aim for high achievement in an environment which is based on rewards, not sanctions. Working closely with our teaching body, our caring and experienced pastoral team are always on hand to help and support our students through their secondary school journey.

You’ll do all this whilst capturing the spirit of our vision and values and whilst role-modelling exceptional professional behaviours.

Why us?

Our vision at Co-op Academy Grange is that "We make 'Grange Great' by accelerating the development of our children towards their potential in everything we do.' This vision drives all of the decisions that we make and all of the work that we do day in and day out for our community.

We offer all colleagues excellent career development opportunities as part of the Co-op Academies Trust, along with access to a comprehensive programme of Personalised Professional Learning and Development irrespective of career stage.

All our values are based upon the values of the Co-op Group, which will inform our behaviours.

Self-help:We do not expect to be spoon-fed – we will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time.

Self-responsibility:Everyone should act in a responsible way around the academy site and in the local community. We take responsibility for our own learning; we want to become independent learners.

Equality:We are proud to be part of a very multicultural academy, with students from all over the world; it is important that we treat each other with respect and accept that others may be different from ourselves. We should all of us have equal chances to succeed.

Equity:We want to look for the best in each other. Rewarding others fairly to encourage all types of achievement.

Democracy:We will contribute our ideas to make the academy a success.

Solidarity:We can achieve more by working together, rather than as individuals.

Our Values

Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within our Academy - We strive to demonstrate the following ethical values in everything we do - they are our ‘Ways of Being’:

Succeed together

Do what matters most

Be yourself, always

Show you care

So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you!

We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:

Benefits include:

Our employee benefits package includes:

• You’ll get being a Co-op member, you’ll get a Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores.
• Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme)
• Discounted gym membership and leisure activities which includes discounts on Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life, Legoland etc), Virgin Experience Days, SuperBreak and many more!
• Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders)
• Co-op Funeralcare benefit
• Season ticket and rental deposit loans

And More!

For more information about the Co-op Academies Trust, please visit: www.coopacademies.co.uk

The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.

How to apply

Closing Date: at 9.00 a.m., 16th of May 2025

Interviews: TBC

We are now only accepting applications through FaceEd. Please apply online on our vacancy website -https://co-opacademiestrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-C-oAT-0497