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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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
