Trust Director of Drama - Full-time

Turner Schools

Ref:KCC-F42-57-T
Posted:19/01/2021
Pay:MPS/UPS depending upon experience + TLR 2
Start Date:Term 5 - April 2021
App Close Date:01/02/2021 at 12:00
Interviews:To Be Confirmed

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Turner Schools is looking to recruit a Trust Director of Drama to help us ensure that our knowledge-led curriculum is effectively delivered to our pupils

The Trust is offering an unique opportunity for an ambitious leader to create and develop an exciting trust wide secondary curriculum to inspire all our pupils to engage in Drama. The right candidate will also be able to influence the teaching of Drama in our primary schools to develop our pupils’ confidence and creativity.

As a faculty we are committed to supporting our pupils in becoming confident in their ability, ensuring they develop a sense of purpose and a vision for their futures. We want all of our pupils to be successful, achieving qualifications that prepare them to fulfil their ambitions, so that our schools are a place where all children thrive and knowledge matters.

The Trust strongly believes that its purpose is to serve the young people of the local coastal community with a powerful education. As Trust Lead of Drama, your role will require you to be an expert teacher who is also capable of leading and inspiring colleagues as well as pupils, with a passion for Drama education. You will be making an important contribution to the continuing progress of all of our schools.

We welcome applications from great teachers with leadership experience who are highly motivated and dedicated, with a passion for providing a powerful education based upon research-informed practice. Turner Schools considers its faculty colleagues as the most valuable asset and greatest resource, we provide exceptional continuous professional development in terms of both teaching and leadership development.

The Drama department will play an integral role in our collaborative Creative Arts team, who will work together to raise standards across the Trust. For candidates who would like to discuss this role before application please contact. Michelle.Foxwood@turnerschools.com

Join us to be a part of our journey.

The ideal candidate will....

have a track record of improving standards and developing others through coaching and sharing of good practice
have experience of strategic planning that brings about improved pupil outcomes
have a proven ability to deliver inspirational and engaging Drama teaching.
have an understanding of current pedagogical research with particular regards to Drama education
have experience in planning and delivering extra curricular opportunities for pupils and staging whole school performances
have a keen awareness of future careers in Drama and related profession

In return, Turner Schools can offer...

a strong ethos and culture that promotes the belief that all pupils can achieve
calm and purposeful learning environments, with high expectations of pupil behaviour
a warm and welcoming team of teachers and associate staff
manageable workload through sensible and efficient policies
personalised coaching and CPD programmes, alongside an investment in your career and development of your Teaching and Leadership
a Trust which takes student and faculty welfare seriously
Private healthcare from Benenden Health medical, including a 24/7 prescription GP service, counselling, access to the BUPA hospital network and physiotherapy.
a genuine opportunity to make a difference by being part of the exciting Trust vision.
Relocation package may be available for the right candidate.

Information about the trust

Turner Schools is a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) with schools in Folkestone and Dover on the beautiful Kent coast. The Turner Schools family includes six schools in Folkestone:-

Dover Christ Church Academy, Folkestone Primary, Folkestone Academy, Morehall Primary, Martello Primary, Turner Free School

We provide education through pre-school, primary, secondary and on to sixth form. Each academy is individual and responds to the needs of its local community to provide the best possible opportunity for its young people. We promote high academic standards, while ensuring crucial opportunities for personal and emotional development.

Turner Schools is committed to Transforming children’s futures…Empowering children’s futures…Strengthening communities.

To help us achieve this, Turner Staff ‘Walk the Turner Talk’

They will:

• Speak and act with care: always show compassion and respect for children. • Act boldly: be ambitious for yourself and the children and young people we serve. • Learn from adversity: be evaluative, thoughtful and reflective. • Challenge convention: be curious, welcome difference and unfamiliar thinking. • Connect with others: support colleagues, parents and pupils to make a great team. • Use your voice: offer different views and ask questions. • Do what it takes: be relentless in pursuing the best for children. • Ask for support: be open and honest when plans go awry. • Don’t give up: be calm, resilient and measured when managing challenges.

Turner Schools is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this same commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Two references are required prior to commencement of employment. We are an equal opportunities employer.

For further information on Turner Schools, please visit www.turnerschools.com

Job Contact Information

Name:Caroline Dominguez
Address:Academy Lane,
Folkestone,
Kent,
CT19 5FP
Telephone: 01303 842433
Email: hr@turnerschools.com