THE ARTS EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL

The successful candidate will be joining a highly talented Performing Arts Team many of whom bring industry experience to the department of 26 teachers and 11 peripatetic staff. Working as part of this team, you will support the Head of Drama in the planning and delivery of the drama curriculum; contributing to the teaching students at KS3 – KS5 including GCSE, A Level and LAMDA. This will include the ability to support the students academically as well as in the planning, preparation, rehearsal and performance of large and small scale productions within the Performing Arts.

All staff at ArtsEd are expected to sustain and improve the quality of training and education that is offered to the pupils in the school.

Our ethos is one of shared responsibility to which all teachers make a significant contribution. You will be expected to generate, along with the other members of successful department, the vision and ethos for the course and work together to develop the most innovative core units for students.

Role responsibilities:

Department specific duties and responsibilities:

To contribute to the teaching of the KS3 – KS5 curriculum in Drama including GCSE, A Level and LAMDA
To maintain and develop schemes of work relating to the requirements of KS3 and the GCSE and A Level Examination Boards, working collaboratively where appropriate
To keep abreast of all relevant examination and assessment specifications, meeting all deadlines
To maintain and monitor appropriate records of pupils’ learning and achievements, curricular records, and assessments
To assist in planning and managing performances in school, including the audition process
To direct groups at rehearsals, and live or recorded performances, in order to achieve desired quality
To maintain sound discipline within the school’s agreed policies
To ensure that curricular records are kept and that reports are written To supervise the use and care of the rooms assigned to Drama classes, including adherence to relevant Health and Safety regulations in studios and other facilities
To be part of devising and implementing a rehearsal programme resulting in student productions that meet (and hopefully exceed) the expectations of a specialist school with a performing arts focus.
This might result in spending additional time after school, on occasional Saturdays and in the half term breaks
To rehearse students to be confident when performing enabling them to achieve success, be it for an exam or production
To assist in co-ordinating backstage support and steward teams for all productions

School wide duties and responsibilities:

To maintain and monitor appropriate records of pupils’ learning and achievements
To ensure that health and safety issues are properly understood, and procedures followed effectively and consistently
To maintain effective discipline through implementation of the school agreed procedures
To take part in the Performance Management Programme
To maintain effective discipline through implementation of the school’s agreed policies and procedures
To carry out general school supervisory duties if required to do so
To attend Open Evenings, Parents Evenings, School performances and other relevant events
To attend and contribute to meetings for the department and others as requested

Qualifications:

A relevant Degree or Diploma
QTS (desirable not essential)

Knowledge:

A thorough knowledge of all subject areas
A sound knowledge of relevant examination syllabuses for GCSE, A Level with a willingness to learn new specifications if deemed appropriate
A range of teaching strategies and approaches relevant to the teaching of the subject
Familiarity with current best practice
A good knowledge of assessment procedures relating to the specialist area

Experience:

Relevant teaching experience, preferably in a co-educational environment
Experience of directing performances
A firm understanding of how to direct students in a rehearsals

Skills and abilities:

Ability to inspire and develop young students, both vocationally and academically.
Evidence of first-class teaching skills
Effective classroom/studio manager
Ability to design and implement an exciting and effective curriculum
An efficient and effective administrator

Personal competencies and qualities:

Motivation to work with children and young people
Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
Emotional resilience
Positive attitude to use of authority and maintaining discipline.
A strong commitment to educating young people
The ability to work constructively across a wide age and ability range.
The all-round ability to discharge all professional duties properly
The competence, stamina, and professionalism necessary to discharge all professional duties effectively
A willingness to allocate own time to rehearse productions with students or give additional one-to-one support to students applying to Dance conservatoires
Enthusiasm for the work of this specialist school including a passion for educating through the Arts
Ability to work as part of a small team and communicate effectively
Total commitment to safeguarding children

Teacher of Drama Full Time

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