Teacher of Drama and Theatre Studies

Start date: September 2023

Monkton is seeking to appoint a full time Teacher of Drama and Theatre Studies (academic and co-curricular) from September 2023 to teach throughout the senior school (Years 9 to 13) within the Expressive Arts Faculty. As a dynamic and ambitious teacher you are seeking to develop in a school which grows fruitful people through innovation and a commitment to professional growth, and which prioritises relationships over systems. The ability to teach English and/or Media Studies could be an advantage. For the right candidate, the role could develop into Head of Department in due course.

You will share our vision for fostering a love of lifelong learning, both for students and teachers. You will be passionate about delivering an excellent holistic education and have a commitment to individuals, seeing this as the basis for students to flourish. You will see education as lighting fires rather than filling pails as well as the vital part that a proactive pastoral approach plays in a student’s development.

In addition to teaching an academic timetable, all staff at Monkton are involved with the wider life of a busy boarding-ethos school. Co-curricular activities go far beyond those clubs and societies which are closely connected with academic subjects and all staff play a rich pastoral role with both day and boarding pupils. Many full time staff are involved with two terms of sport to support the wider co-curricular aims of the school but we would expect that the Head of Drama would focus much of their co-curricular involvement in drama or the wider Expressive Arts, although for some candidates an involvement in other areas of school life may be attractive to them and welcomed by us.

The salary offered is in accordance with the Monkton Combe Teaching Staff Salary Scale. 

How to apply

Application closing date: 1st May 2023

Early applications are encouraged and suitable candidates will be interviewed as their applications are received.

You should submit your application form and cover letter to the HR department using the application button at the bottom of this page. Please contact recruitment@monkton.org.uk) if you have any questions about this vacancy.

Safeguarding

Monkton Combe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.