Teacher of Drama - Full-time

Westlands School, Sittingbourne

• Ref:KCC886-5434-830T
• Posted:26/03/2025
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:23/04/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:w/c 28th April 2025

Advert

• Westlands Secondary School
• MPS/UPS
• September 2025 start

Westlands School is looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, dedicated and skilled teacher to join our well established and popular Drama Department in the new academic year.

This is an excellent opportunity for either an early career teacher or an experienced teacher looking for a new and exciting challenge. The school offers a bespoke CPD programme, research and development and the opportunity to deliver examination qualifications at Key Stage 4 and 5.

The successful candidate will be:

• An excellent classroom practitioner.
• Passionate about teaching Drama across all key stages.
• A team player who will fit in well with our existing department.
• Able and willing to make a full contribution to the life of the school

The role is suitable for both experienced or Early Career Teachers

Additional benefits include:

• Teachers Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Access to training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• On-site Parking

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role please contact, Alex Hill, Assistant Headteacher, at alexander.hill@swale.at or 01795 477475.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to wssrecruitment@swale.at.  Please note, we cannot accept CVs. 

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at  or 01795 905989 (option 2)

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Westlands School may undertake online searches of any candidates as part of the Shortlisting Process.

Interview Date: w/c 28^th April 2025

Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

Information about the school

Westlands School is a large, mixed, 11-18 school with a tradition of excellent outcomes for students and a ‘Good’ OFSTED judgement. We have an enviable reputation in the local area, being significantly over-subscribed on an annual basis. As part of Swale Academies Trust we work in collaboration with other schools across Kent and East Sussex. We are a Teaching School and provide professional development of the highest quality.

Westlands School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement. We are particularly proud of the fact that our curriculum provides a variety of academic, arts, technology and other vocational subjects; helping focus on students of all abilities making exceptional levels of progress, particularly in the key skills of literacy and numeracy.

Westlands offers a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

Please visit https://www.westlands.org.uk/ for more information.

Job Contact Information

• Name:WSSrecruitment
• Address:Westlands Ave, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PF
• Telephone: 01795 477475
• Email: wssrecruitment@swale.at

Documents

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• Recruitment Pack