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Head of Department And/Or Drama Teacher - Full-time

Herne Bay High School, Herne Bay

  • Ref:KCC886-5448-220T
  • Posted:24/05/2019
  • Pay:MPS/UPS + TLR
  • Start Date:September 2019
  • App Close Date:03/06/2019 at 15:00
  • Interviews:Half Term

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Role: Drama Teacher/ Head of Department

Salary: MPS / UPS + TLR

Start Date: 1st September 2019

Closing date for application: Contact Principal’s PA on principal@hernebayhigh.org or 01227 289410

Interview date: Suitable candidates will be interviewed during half term

Details about the post

Performing Arts are incredibly popular at Herne Bay High School with Drama being taught within key stages 3-5. All students in Year 7/8 have 1 Drama lesson per week.  Students can then opt for the subject in Year 9 as a foundation year to support GCSE study in Year 10/11, and subsequent study at Sixth Form as a BTEC in Performing Arts. All students are encouraged to develop their skills by taking up extra-curricular activities and Drama offers 3 Company’s , various groups along with multiple workshops, visits from professionals and performances at local Theatres, including The Marlowe Theatre. Our Company’s also perform in our assemblies, open evenings, Creative Arts Events and Drama Showcases.

To apply, please submit a completed application form to Mrs A Clifton, Principal@hernebayhigh.org  or call on 01227 289410

Please do not apply for this position unless you are as committed to safeguarding, the prevention of extremism and radicalisation; and promoting the welfare of children as we are at Herne Bay High School.  Applicants must be willing to undergo comprehensive child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Information about the school

Herne Bay High School is a large hugely successful Single Academy Trust that serves the Herne Bay coastal area of North Kent. We have a comprehensive intake and are significantly oversubscribed in all year groups and in June 2022 Ofsted rated the school good with an Outstanding 6th form provision. Whilst academic rigour and examination success is at the forefront of our development, we passionately believe that a broad, balanced approach to education is important and as such we place great emphasis on the Creative and Performing Arts, Technology, and Sport as a key part of a young person’s early educational journey. Herne Bay High School is also a champion of collaborative practice, with current memberships to the East Kent Learning Alliance (EKLA), East Kent Schools Together Network (EKST), and the Coastal Alliance Co-Operative Trust (CACOT). Due to continual growth, we are looking to recruit a passionate, enthusiastic and dedicated leader, who can contribute to the continued development of the school. All staff joining HBHS will benefit from • High quality personalised professional development • Fantastic career opportunities • Full programme of induction and support • Being part of a school that values it employees • Complimentary Benenden Health Care

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Kellyanne Eagle
  • Address:Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7NS
  • Telephone: (01227) 361221
  • Email: k.eagle@hernebayhigh.org

Fax: 01227 742481

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.