Teacher of Drama
William Ellis School
Camden
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- Main/Upper Scale (Inner London) – A TLR with a leadership role will be considered for the right candidate
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 3 May 2024
Job overview
About the school
William Ellis School is a thriving, voluntary aided, non-denominational, inclusive comprehensive boys’ school serving the educational needs of boys from the ages of 11 to 18. It is an attractive site on the edge of Hampstead Heath with excellent access to Central London. It is a neighbourhood of great social and cultural diversity, and this diversity is very well represented at William Ellis.
The school is committed to nurturing successful students and good citizens through strong relationships in line with the school motto, “rather use than fame”. The school is part of the longest-established and most successful mixed sixth form consortium in London, LaSWAP, which enables our students to access a wide range of subject expertise. We provide excellent professional opportunities for staff and are part of the Camden family of schools.
About the role
We are currently recruiting for a Teacher of Drama (with a willingness to teach KS3 English and/or KS5 Film). A TLR with a leadership role will be considered for the right candidate.
The department is highly regarded, enjoys strong cross-curricular links with Music and offers an ambitious, creative and rich curriculum. Currently, Drama is taught to all throughout KS3 and is an option subject at Key Stage 4 with strong outcomes.
The successful candidate will be:
- A highly motivated and inspirational classroom practitioner with excellent subject knowledge
- Committed to maximising pupil progress through setting high standards and by delivering effective teaching and learning
- Able to motivate, lead, support, and challenge students to be successful
Application packs can be downloaded from the school website: www.williamellis.camden.sch.uk. Please send completed applications by email to: HR@williamellis.camden.sch.uk.
Closing date: 3rd May 2024.
We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date.
A Google search will be run on all candidates selected for interview. References will also be requested before interview.
William Ellis School is committed to Equal Opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and therefore expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment; all appointments are subject to DBS checks and excellent references.
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About William Ellis School
William Ellis School is a voluntary-aided, non-denominational comprehensive school in the London Borough of Camden, serving the secondary educational needs of boys in the diverse local community and of girls in the Sixth Form.
The aims of the school are to enable our pupils to strive for excellence in the academic, sporting and cultural spheres, and to contribute to a democratic society as good citizens, by developing:
• Good communication skills in written and spoken English and another language.
• Numeracy and problem-solving skills, particularly in the context of science and technology.
• Good health, physical education and activity.
• An informed understanding of the world of industry, commerce and work, and the processes of wealth creation.
• Creative skills and an appreciation of art, music and drama.
• An interest in the wider world and other cultures, through the learning of languages and travel.
• A growing awareness of ethical behaviour, respect for the environment and social justice.
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