At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Drama teaching, learning, and assessment to achieve outstanding outcomes.
- Company: Join the committed team at Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust.
- Benefits: Access to structured CPD, wellbeing support, and a generous pension scheme.
- Other info: Onsite parking available at all schools.
- Why this job: Be part of a collaborative culture that values professional growth and inclusivity.
- Qualifications: Proven success in teaching Drama and a passion for motivating students.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
We are looking for a dynamic and innovative leader who possesses the talent and enthusiasm necessary to lead Drama and join our highly committed team of staff. We are seeking to appoint an excellent teacher who has experience of successfully leading teaching, learning and assessment in Drama to raise standards and achieve ‘outstanding’ outcomes.
Ideal candidate:
- Have a track record of success in teaching Drama
- Have a flexible, aspirational and enthusiastic attitude
- Have a passion for motivating students and improving outcomes
- Be reflective and have a desire to work effectively in partnership with parents and students
- Have a desire to set high expectations, embrace change and challenge and support each other as part of a highly committed team
Benefits:
- A collaborative and inclusive culture; team members will upskill you and give you regular opportunities to learn from each other in a safe and collaborative environment, both within your schools and Trust-wide.
- An opportunity to undertake structured CPD via access to the National College online CPD platform and/or apprenticeships such as Level 7 Senior Leaders Masters, with regular twilights.
- Access to Career Pathways and Pledge to help you plan for and make your goals a reality via our Professional Growth and Performance (PPG) process.
- A wellbeing culture, with paid and unpaid time off to support life events via our Life Leave Policy, access to a Wellbeing Champion and the opportunity to participate in our annual staff wellbeing survey with Edurio.
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes confidential counselling, access to wellbeing advice and a lifestyle app called “My Possible Self”.
- Access to a suite of supportive policies such as Life Leave, Wellbeing, Career Break and Family Friendly.
- Access to a generous pension scheme: Teachers’ Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Access to a comprehensive employee rewards package including Long Service Awards, Employee Referral Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and contribution to glasses and eye‑sight tests for eligible display screen users.
- Opportunity to be part of key Trust-wide collaborative groups such as the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) working group, wellbeing working groups including menopause support and neurodiversity support.
- Onsite parking at all schools.
Equal Opportunities:
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, communicate and promote vacancies, offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria, anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as required and support any existing employee who acquires a disability or long‑term health condition.
Recruitment and Compliance:
We carry out rigorous online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and requires you to speak fluent spoken English. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
Location: Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust.
Subject Lead for Drama employer: Saltley Academy
Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust offers a supportive environment with access to CPD via the National College. Located in Washwood Heath, the Trust promotes wellbeing through various initiatives and values diversity in its workforce.
