Teacher of Drama - 2.5 Terms (maternity cover) - Starting after October half term 2024 - Main Scale/UPS (£30,000 - £46,525)
Archbishop Beck Catholic College
Liverpool
- £30,000 - £46,525 per year
- New
- Salary:
- Mainscale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- November 2024
- Apply by:
- 27 September 2024
Job overview
Archbishop Beck Catholic College
Teacher of Drama
We require a committed colleague with a real interest in the provision of quality and imaginative teaching to join an experienced and supportive Performing Arts Department.
Salary: Main Scale/UPS (£30,000 - £46,525)
Start: November 2024
Responsible to: Head of Performing Arts
CLOSING DATE: 27th September 12 noon
Archbishop Beck Catholic College
Archbishop Beck Catholic College is an Archdiocesan school and we pride ourselves on our strong Catholic ethos. We are based in North Liverpool and have 1200 students on roll across year groups 7 - 13. The College is heavily over-subscribed and very well respected by the local community.
In our recent Ofsted inspection in November 2021, we were judged ‘Good’ in all aspects.
We promote an atmosphere where high standards of behaviour, respect and academic achievement are expected.
Job purpose:
● The planning and teaching of effective lessons which ensure that each student is positively encouraged to develop their full potential in Drama
● Promote a positive culture for Performing Arts and a lively and enthusiastic atmosphere within the classroom
● The assessment of students in line with departmental and college policy
● To contribute to the development of Performing Arts in the curriculum.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
● To work collaboratively with colleagues to plan and teach lessons that are effective, creative, varied and appropriate to the needs of the students.
● To effectively utilise technology when teaching to ensure that learning is current, relevant and enjoyable.
● To fully support the Head of Department and other departmental staff in continuing to raise attainment and achievement in Performing Arts
● To contribute to the review, development and writing of departmental schemes of work with colleagues
● To ensure students are assessed in line with departmental and college policy
● To attend and contribute to department meetings and other meetings as appropriate
● To follow departmental policies and self-evaluation processes and, where necessary, contribute to their development
● To promote Performing Arts across the college and to help other staff to do so where necessary
● To maintain personal development and expertise by remaining up-to-date with current subject matter and initiatives and accessing appropriate training
● To act as a Form Tutor and undertake associated support and mentoring activities.
● To contribute to the Catholic Ethos of the college
Teacher of Drama
Person Specification
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate that they:
● Have excellent subject knowledge and a passion to teach.
● Are able to motivate and inspire students to learn and have high expectations of them.
● Are highly motivated and organised.
● Have a variety of teaching and learning strategies that they can use effectively, including for remote learning.
● Are able to maximise the achievement of students of all abilities.
● Are able to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team.
● Are willing to contribute to the broader life of the college and be fully committed to the extensive extra-curricular events
● Are willing to contribute to the development of the college through their own ongoing professional development.
● Are ambitious for further personal career development.
● Are suitable for the Form Tutor role.
Attached documents
About Archbishop Beck Catholic College
- Archbishop Beck Catholic College
- 55 Long Lane, Liverpool
- Merseyside
- L9 7BF
- United Kingdom
Archbishop Beck Catholic Sports College is a mixed, comprehensive, Roman Catholic secondary school with sixth form situated in the Walton area of western Liverpool. It is a voluntary aided state school administered by Liverpool City Council and falling under the Archdiocese of Liverpool. A larger than average size for a secondary school, the school will provide 1,500 places for secondary school students between the ages of 13-18 when fully subscribed.
The former Archbishop Beck High School was renamed the name it has today after gaining specialist Sports College status in 2000. 2014 saw a change of campus for the school to the Long Lane site where it is located today.
Headteacher
Paul Stirling
Values and Vision
The community atmosphere of Archbishop Beck Catholic Sports College is one where high standards and hard work are greatly valued. There is an underlying belief that, in the words of the school’s mission statement, “only the best will do”. This is evident in all successful areas of the school from its drama to its sport. There is also a culture of good behaviour, which creates a pleasant environment for the whole school community.
Ofsted
“School leaders have tackled successfully the underperformance of most-able students and weaknesses in English. This demonstrates their capacity to improve. The school’s thriving sixth form is of high quality. Successful teaching leading to good achievement at A level in academic subjects, as well as in vocational education, equips students with a firm foundation for their future lives. Students, including those who are disadvantaged, make good progress in English.”
View Archbishop Beck Catholic Sports College’s latest Ofsted report
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