Buckinghamshire Council
Job title:
Subject Leader for Drama – Chesham Grammar School
Company
Buckinghamshire Council
Job description
OverviewSalary Type: MPS/UPSSalary details: MPS / UPS (fringe) plus TLR 2cContract type: PermanentHours: full timeClosing date: 29/04/2024 12:00Interviews to be held: Thursday 2 May 2024Start date: September 2024About usBENEFITS OF WORKING AT CHESHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL:
Chesham Grammar School is one of the largest employers in the town of Chesham. We know that our staff are our most important resource and we try to do all we can to look after them. Our vision is for everyone at CGS to enjoy, achieve and belong. This applies to staff as much as to our students.
- A strong commitment to ensuring staff workload is manageable and to staff wellbeing
- Minimum 14% PPA for all teachers (more for TLR holders)
- Engaging, highly motivated and able students
- High staff retention
- Staff social events
- London Fringe Allowance
- Long service awards
- Preferential admission for qualified children of school staff
- Access to the generous Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)
- A comprehensive induction programme for new staff
- Strong commitment to ongoing staff CPD, including support for NPQs
- Free on-site parking
- Cycle to work scheme
- Subsidised gym membership at Chesham Leisure Centre (next door to the school
Website:About the roleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding and inspirational colleague to provide exceptional leadership of our Drama Department. The successful candidate will work with our students in key stages 3, 4 and 5 and collaborate with our Music Department in productions and performances. You will have the experience and vision to motivate our students and staff and develop the subject within our school.We wish to appoint an outstanding teacher who also has:
- A passionate belief in the potential of our students and a commitment to excellence
- The ability to think strategically and creatively
- Excellent IT skills
- The ability to motivate and inspire staff, students and parents
- A sense of humour
- A track record as a team player
About youEDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
A good honours degree and qualified teacher status
Evidence of relevant CPDEXPERIENCE
A proven track record of impact as a teacher and at departmental level
A thorough knowledge and understanding of current developments in teaching, learning and the curriculum
Excellent wider subject knowledge
Ability to teach KS3 EnglishPERSONAL SKILLS AND QUALITIES
A demonstrable passion for Drama with an ability to inspire students and staff
Excellent communication skills and the ability to foster positive relationships
The ability to think analytically and strategically
The ability to set high standards
A strong moral purpose and drive for continuous improvement
Ability to work under pressure
Excellent record of attendance and punctuality
A good sense of humour (desirable)Other informationVisits to the school are welcome. To arrange a visit please ring our HR Department tel: 01494 782854 or email .Further details about Chesham Grammar School can be found on our websitePlease send completed application forms to .If you would like to apply for the role, please complete an application form which is available form our website.Red Kite Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
- All unspent cautions and convictions cautions
- All adult cautions and spent convictions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). For further information on filtering please refer to
, the or (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
Expected salary
Location
Chesham, Buckinghamshire
Job date
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 07:41:40 GMT
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