Teacher of Drama

Summary

Join Our Dynamic Faculty: A Creative Hub for Innovation and Excellence

Are you an inspiring and passionate educator with a flair for Drama and Theatre? Do you have the subject knowledge and enthusiasm to ignite creativity in students and push the boundaries of theatre studies? If so, we would love to hear from you!

We are seeking an exceptional classroom practitioner to join our vibrant faculty. As part of a dedicated and forward-thinking team, you will play a key role in enhancing and developing the teaching of Drama and Theatre Studies, inspiring students to explore their creative potential and pushing the boundaries of drama and theatre.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Your role will be:

• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher/house tutor.
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
• To contribute to raising standards of student attainment.
• To share and support the academy’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.
• To teach students according to their educational needs, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the student in academy and elsewhere.
• To assess, record and report on the attendance, progress, development and attainment of students and to keep such records as are required.
• To provide, or contribute to, oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students and groups of students.
• To ensure that ICT, Literacy, Numeracy and academy subject specialism(s) are reflected in the teaching/learning experience of students.
• To undertake a designated programme of teaching.

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree
• Have successful teaching experience at secondary level (can be teaching practice), ideally including experience in multi-ethnic urban schools and of working in an 11-18 school
• Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning
• Understand the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students, and of being a tutor
• Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, and of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work
• Be able to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff
• Have a good level of ICT skills, ideally including innovative use of interactive white boards
• Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students
• Be able to communicate positively with parents, carers and other external agencies where necessary
• Have good written and spoken communication skills
• Be able to lead and manage their own work effectively
• Have excellent time management skills
• Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies.

Rewards & Benefits

Teacher Development

At Harris, we have curated professional development pathways that will guide you towards achieving your career ambitions. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. With a strong network of passionate educators, expert development initiatives and a multitude of opportunities for career progression, your journey with Harris could be the most rewarding one yet.

We offer a wide range of high quality teacher professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership. Find out more here.

Flexible Working

We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. We understand that each individual’s circumstances are unique, which is why we offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees.

Benefits

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance (usually £2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London), a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

About Us

Why Choose Us?

• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Our faculty is equipped with cutting-edge facilities designed to foster creativity and innovation. Through our specialised rooms with the latest technology, we provide students with everything they need to explore and develop their craft. Our workshop spaces are fully equipped for hands-on design work, while digital resources and design software offer the tools needed for advanced projects.
• Annual Summer Exhibition: Our faculty celebrates student achievements through the highly anticipated Summer Exhibition. This event showcases the outstanding work of our students in 3D Art and Design, Art, Music, Product Design, and Photography. It’s a moment to celebrate creativity and innovation across the arts and design, with the work of our students taking centre stage.
• Creative Extracurricular Opportunities: At the heart of our ethos is a commitment to creative learning beyond the classroom. We offer a wide range of extracurricular activities including after-school support, drama, art, and technology clubs. Students are also encouraged to participate in enriching trips and events that expand their learning experience, including drama performances, art exhibitions, and music performances.
• A Strong Presence Across the School: The work of our students is regularly displayed throughout the school, ensuring that creativity is celebrated and appreciated by the entire school community. The strong presence of our faculty inspires and motivates students to achieve their very best.

We are an ‘Outstanding’ (Ofsted 2023) secondary academy, established in 2018 to provide an excellent education for children in Wimbledon.

Two years after opening, we moved into our brand-new building which is modern, bright and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities in every area of the curriculum. We are oversubscribed and fortunate to have an amazing level of support from the community with waiting lists for entry into every year group of our academy.

Our academy is an exceptional place to learn, providing an ambitious but happy and inclusive environment. We have high expectations of our students of all starting points and abilities. We know that our students will leave us academically successful, but we also want them to be well-rounded individuals with a highly developed social conscience, ready to lead in their communities and beyond. Our motto is ‘make a difference’ and our students and staff give nothing except their very best in pursuit of making a difference to their lives and the lives of others around them.

To learn more about working in our academy and what we can offer you, view our academy page via the “why work at” button.