Subject Leader for Drama - Chesham, United Kingdom - Buckinghamshire Council

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Chesham, United Kingdom

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Description

Reference number
BUC11439


Contract type
Permanent


Working hours
Full Time


Level of DBS check required
Enhanced with Barred List


Date posted
15 Apr 2024, 11 p.m.


Application deadline
22 Apr 2024


Overview:


Salary Type:
MPS/UPS


Salary details:
MPS / UPS (fringe) plus TLR 2c


Contract type:
Permanent


Hours:
full time


Closing date:22/04/2024 12:00


Interviews to be held:
Thursday 25 April 2024


Start date:
September 2024


About us:


BENEFITS 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 onsite parking
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Subsidised gym membership at Chesham Leisure Centre (next door to the school

About the role:

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 you:


EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
A good honours degree and qualified teacher status
Evidence of relevant CPD


EXPERIENCE
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
Ability to teach KS3 English


PERSONAL 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 information:


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:_
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_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 For further information on filtering please refer to__ _
    _Nacro guidance__, the_
    _ __Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) guidance_
    _ __or_
    _ __Ministry of Justice (MOJ) guidance_
    _ __(see, in particular, the section titled 'Exceptions Order')._
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