Harris Academy Chafford Hundred, part of the Harris Federation, is recruiting a Teacher of Drama to start in January. The post centres on delivering a drama curriculum at KS3 and KS4, planning lessons and assessing students, and acting as a form tutor. Secondary teaching experience is required, ideally in multi-ethnic urban schools and an 11-18 setting. QTS is essential and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Deliver a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum and support a designated curriculum area
- Teach, ensuring a high-quality learning experience for students
- Plan lessons, develop resources and syllabuses, and contribute to the departmental plan
- Monitor and support students' progress and development as a teacher and form tutor
- Be a form tutor to a selected group of students
- Contribute to raising student attainment and helping students reach their potential
- Contribute to curriculum planning
- Pursue continuing professional development and engage fully in Performance Management Review
- Contribute to quality assurance, including monitoring and evaluating the subject area
- Maintain records and track student progress
- Communicate with students, parents and other stakeholders
- Share responsibility for providing and monitoring opportunities for students' personal and academic growth
Qualifications
- QTS or equivalent
- Relevant undergraduate degree
Experience
- Successful secondary teaching experience, teaching practice included
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning
- Knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4
- Writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work
- Good ICT skills
- Creating a motivating and safe learning environment and raising students' aspirations
- Leading and managing own work, with excellent time management
Checks & eligibility
- Full enhanced DBS check
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Other
- Working as part of a team and building positive relationships with all staff
- Good written and spoken communication, including with parents, carers and external agencies
- Understanding of high expectations and equality of access for all students, and of the tutor role
Nice to have
- Experience in multi-ethnic urban schools
- Experience of working in an 11-18 school
- Innovative use of interactive whiteboards
What’s offered
- Harris Allowance (usually £2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London)
- Annual Loyalty Bonus
- Teachers' Pension Scheme
- Wellbeing Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Support towards degree study
- Professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership
- Opportunities for career progression and first leadership roles
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Teacher of Drama employer: Harris Academy Chafford Hundred
At Harris Academy Chafford Hundred, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to transforming children's lives through education. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and professional growth, offering extensive development opportunities for all staff members. With a commitment to inclusivity and a competitive benefits package, including a Wellbeing Cash Plan and generous pension contributions, joining our team means becoming part of a community that values hard work, care for one another, and the shared goal of helping students thrive.
Contact Details:
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Recruitment Team
