Lead Teacher of Drama
Sir Herbert Leon Academy
Milton Keynes
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + TLR 2a (£2,587 p.a.)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 20 April 2015
Job overview
We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Head of Drama. This is an opportunity for an outstanding teacher to lead an extremely successful and thriving drama department. The department benefits from a purpose built Performing Arts Suite, including a seated theatre with state of the art sound and lighting. Drama is taught at KS3 and KS4. We also teach Level 3 Performing Arts at KS5 and this would represent 40% of your timetable. Therefore, experience in this area would be an advantage.
We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner with leadership qualities who can inspire students and staff. Drama makes a significant contribution to extra-curricular activities so stamina and energy are essential.
You will need:
- An innovative and dynamic approach to learning and teaching.
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development.
- A proven track record of excellent results at Key Stage 4 & 5.
- To be able to demonstrate the talent, interpersonal skills and range of teaching strategies required to inspire and motivate students across a range of abilities.
- To manage and encourage good behaviour through the development of meaningful relationships with students.
- To make appropriate and creative use of ICT to motivate students and promote learning.
- To use data effectively to inform planning and improve students’ performance.
Sir Herbert Leon Academy is a mixed comprehensive in Bletchley, South Milton Keynes with an ethos of aspiration, ambition and high achievement for all. We have some excellent learning facilities and every learning area is fully equipped with the latest ICT teaching technology. Our computer ratio is better than 1:2. We also have an on-site swimming pool and fully equipped fitness suite.
Please refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
If you are interested in this position please visit: http://www.shlacademy.org/vacancies for further information and to download an application form.
Closing Date: Monday, 20th April 2015, noon
Interview Date: Monday, 27th April 2015
We reserve the right to close this vacancy should we receive an overwhelming response.
If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts.
Attached documents
About Sir Herbert Leon Academy
- Sir Herbert Leon Academy
- Fern Grove, Bletchley, Milton Keynes
- Buckinghamshire
- MK2 3HQ
- United Kingdom
**Please scroll to the bottom of this page to view our live vacancies**
Being a relatively small secondary school, Sir Herbert Leon offers an environment where staff can build strong bonds with both colleagues and students. In an underinvested community, educators have the chance to inspire and raise aspirations of their students. We encourage our teachers to play multiple roles beyond just educators—like mentors and motivators.
We are a continuously growing school, striving to make overall improvements to the academy, student grades and changing the overall expectation of working in Bletchley. Without the support of talented staff, continuing that transition will be challenging.
Staff wellbeing is our priority, as well as our amazing benefits, we also encourage Sir Herbert Leon staff members to make the most out of the onsite gym and swimming pool as well as the benefits of being a part of one of England’s largest trusts.
Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes has excellent rail connections to the rest of the UK. Trains run from Milton Keynes Central to London Euston every 5-15 minutes, with the fastest journeys taking just 34 minutes. There is a brand new dual carriageway linking Milton Keynes to the M1.
There are good commuter links to London, Cambridge, Oxford and the Midlands.
-------------------------------------------
About the Trust
Academies Enterprise Trust (AET) is a national network of schools comprising 57 primary, secondary and special schools in England supporting each other to deliver our mission of providing an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
We employ over 4,000 people across the country, each committed to ensuring that every child receives their entitlement to a high level education. We have a dedicated recruitment team to place teachers and support staff within schools they will thrive in and encourage career development opportunities.
Every decision we make is with students’ learning and interests at the forefront of our minds. Our schools dedicate focused time on formal academic learning with plenty of support for students’ wellbeing - as well as making sure there is time for some fun, too!
Benefits
- Career development and training
- Great pension
- Healthcare cashback and helpline
- Employee assistance programme
- Free financial advice
- Salary advances
- Affordable loan scheme
- Electric car and bike schemes
- Lifestyle savings
- Discounted gym membership
- Travel and leisure scheme
For a full list of benefits, please visit our website (hyperlink)
Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
At AET, we want all of our employees to feel included bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences, and we truly believe that diversity drives innovation.
AET is also an approved Apprenticeship Training Provider (through the ESFA) which allows us to deliver a wide range of apprenticeship programmes across the Trust and our school network. To find out more about what we offer click here.
We also offer teacher training programmes across our network. For more information please click here.
To find out more about AET please click here.
Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.