Drama Teacher - Full-time

Gravesend Grammar School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-5465-59T
• Posted:15/01/2019
• Pay:MPS/UPS depending on experience
• Start Date:Sep 2019
• App Close Date:05/02/2019 at 12:00
• Interviews:Week of 11th February

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Gravesend Grammar School are searching for an experienced, talented individual to inspire and drive the next generation of actors, and enhance and broaden our already challenging curriculum.

It is an exciting time at Gravesend Grammar school, a selective boys’ school for ages 11-16 and co-ed 16-18. Our new Headteacher’s goal is to build and continuously improve on our 2015 Outstanding OFSTED grading, and ensure that the school is a rewarding, enjoyable environment with excellent structures in place to support teaching and learning.

What we seek:

• A Drama teacher who can teach the full age range 11-18.
• The ability to teach Drama to at least GCSE level and preferably A level
• A strong interest in music; the ability to contribute this subject is desirable
• Able to plan, implement and evaluate the subject curriculum and undertake assessments
• A contributor to our enrichment and extra-curricular activities
• An individual who can inspire, excite and enthuse through sharing their passion for  the performing arts
• The organisational skills, flair and drive to stage drama and musical productions

 In return we offer:

• State of the art facilities, which include a purpose built drama/theatre space.
• A school hall with full lighting rig, gantry, stage and wings.
• A fully equipped music studio with a band room and peripatetic rooms
• Confident, articulate and committed students
• A school that thrives on performance and showcasing the very best talent
• An established team of drama and music professionals

Closing date: Noon, Tuesday 5th February, 2019

Shortlisting: 6th February, 2019

Interviews: Week commencing 11th February, 2019

Post start date: 1st September, 2019

The job description and Gravesend Grammar School application form for this post are attached.

If you would like to find out more about the school please visit our website at www.gravesendgrammar.com. You may request our information pack or arrange to visit the school by calling the Headteacher’s PA Judith West on 01474 369506 or by e-mail to westj@gravesendgrammar.com

We will only consider Gravesend Grammar School application forms and will not accept CVs. Completed application forms must be e-mailed to westj@gravesendgrammar.com by noon on the closing date.

TDET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff are expected to follow its policies. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS and background check.

Information about the school

Information about the school: Gravesend Grammar School is an 11-18 selective boys grammar school with girls admitted to the Sixth Form. The most recent Ofsted Inspection (June 2015) judged the School as ‘Outstanding’. We became an Academy on 1st August 2011 as part of The Decus Educational Trust (TDET). The school is currently going through a period of expansion. We have built a 10 million pound facility to accommodate the additional students. We will continue to rise year on year until we admit 1500 students (7 forms of entry). This is a really exciting time in the history of the school and has the potential to provide succession opportunities for colleagues that want to progress in their careers. We have a committed staff who provide opportunity and challenge in a caring environment and strive to ensure the students achieve the very best they can at all times. We also have strong working partnerships with parents, governors and the local community. We are served by excellent transport links; by road the A2 and M25, and by rail Gravesend train station (on the HS1 line) is a short walk from the School and Ebbsfleet International train station is only a 10 minute drive. We also have the opportunity for on-site staff accommodation. We are served by excellent transport links; by road the A2 and M25, and by rail Gravesend train station (on the HS1 line) is a short walk from the School and Ebbsfleet International train station is only a 10 minute drive. We also have the opportunity for on-site staff accommodation.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Malcolm Moaby
• Address:Church Walk, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2PR
• Telephone: (01474) 331893
• Email: enquiries@gravesendgrammar.com