Head of Department / Teacher of Performing Arts - Drama - Maternity

Wrotham School, Sevenoaks

• Ref:KCC886-5409-191T
• Posted:01/12/2021
• Pay:MPS / UPS + TLR
• Start Date:February 2022
• App Close Date:15/01/2022 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Head of Department/Teacher of

Performing Arts/ Drama (Maternity Cover)

Required for February 2021

Part time – 3 days per week

MPS / UPS equivalent + TLR

Applications from ECTs are welcome

We are currently looking to appoint a suitable candidate for the position of Teacher of Drama with head of department responsibility in Performing Arts to cover maternity leave. This post is part time for 3 days per week.

You will be suitably qualified with QTS in a relevant subject. You will also be emotionally intelligent, highly motivated and be willing to take measured risks to deliver an innovative, creative and engaging curriculum that develops students’ thinking skills, progress and aspirations.

You will have previous experience and a track record of success in teaching drama or the performing arts to GCSE level and will be able to describe how you have achieved this success. You will have experience of or a keen understanding of department leadership and what this involves.

This post is also ideal for someone who requires flexible, part time working who has previous drama teaching or department leadership experience.  

We are a highly successful school that boasts outstanding behaviour and supportive parents. A recent Parent view survey demonstrated a 100% approval rating in almost all categories of parent satisfaction. Visitors to our school always comment on the calm and purposeful atmosphere they observe in our classrooms and communal areas. Our outstanding results are a testament to the strength of our staff team and the hard work of our students.

Wrotham School is part of the Character Education Trust, which is a small Trust that is focused on developing student’s strength of character. More information about the trust can be found here: https://www.charactereducationtrust.org/

Our recent Ofsted report (May 2019) recognises the leadership of the school alongside many aspects of our provision as outstanding. Ofsted make specific reference to our supportive atmosphere and positive working environment. Our students achieve some of the highest progress and attainment scores in Kent and we are proud of our deeply embedded culture of high expectations.  As we continue to raise the aspirations of our students we are confident that our school will continue to make progress to and beyond our target of being the most successful, non- selective, non-fee paying comprehensive school in Kent.

Wrotham School is fully committed to equal opportunity employment and actively encourages applications from all potential candidates regardless of race, gender, sexuality and disability.

Wrotham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children.

To apply please complete the application form available on our website, and write a letter of application of no more than two sides of A4 explaining how your skills, experience and aspirations meet the requirements of this role to jwheeler@wrotham.kent.sch.uk

Applications will be considered upon receipt and we reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy should sufficient interest be received.  Therefore, early application is recommended to avoid disappointment.

Information about the school

Wrotham School forms part of the Character Education Trust, a 2 Academy Trust that aims to provide students with high quality academic and ‘Character Education’.

Our vision is to support and encourage the students within our Trust to develop good character; to be confident and kind; to have integrity; to respect difference and to make a positive contribution to the community around them. A link to our website for more information can be found here https://www.charactereducationtrust.org/

The school has been recognised for its excellent work on Character Education by being awarded the prestigious School of Character Kitemark - a formal acknowledgement of the work the school has done to promote and develop good character in the school community.

We are a progressive and innovative school that provides a positive and productive place to work for teachers of all experience levels.

Wrotham is a small village in the heart of Kent, surrounded by a scenic rural landscape and beautiful countryside with excellent (5 minute) access from the A20/M20 and close proximity to the A2/M2/M25/M26. Journey by road from nearby Bromley/ Dartford/ Bexley/ Orpington varies from 15-30 minutes. The local mainline station is a 10 minute walk from the school and is on the direct commuter line to Victoria Station in central London; this line includes stops at Bromley South.

For further information visit our website www.wrothamschool.com

Job Contact Information

• Name:Ben Sanchez
• Address:Borough Green Road, Wrotham, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 7RD
• Telephone: 01732 905860
• Email: recruitment@wrotham.kent.sch.uk