Teacher of Drama

Teacher of Drama

(With Deputy Head of Sixth Form TLR opportunity for suitable candidate)

MPS/UPS

Start Date: September 2025

Ofsted Report October 2023: “Because teachers really care about us, we really care about them,” What our students said about us.

Do you want to work in a vibrant, rural, 11-18 school, which is in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside, on the edge of the thriving market town of Banbury? The Warriner School has an excellent academic reputation, both locally and more widely, and we are very proud to be an integral part of the community that we serve. Staff have high expectations for all students and work enthusiastically to continue raising attainment and achievement.

We are a high achieving, ambitious Drama department who are passionate that all our students are given the opportunity to experience live theatre, either as an audience member or performer. Candidates with an interest in whole school musicals, technical theatre would be desirable.

Knowledge of the GCSE & GCE Eduqas specifications would be advantageous. The successful candidate will potentially be required to teach Post 16 Drama (EDUQAS) with support from the Subject Lead alongside KS3 and 4 Drama.

For the right applicant, there is also an exciting opportunity to take on an additional role as Deputy Head of Sixth Form. Our Sixth Form is renowned for its exceptional provision, and this role will involve supporting students at KS5 and deputising for the Head of Sixth Form when required. Candidates should have relevant experience in student support at this level and be ready to balance this leadership role alongside their teaching responsibilities.

Furthermore, for the appropriate applicant, there may also be the possibility of teaching of English or PSHE.

The department is experienced in the support and training of newly qualified teachers and recognises the importance of professional development. We are a dynamic department who believe in cross curricular work, peer mentoring, and pushing boundaries creatively and would welcome applicants who feel they could contribute to this journey.

What we are looking for:

• An outstanding practitioner who leads by example, with the ability to listen and self-reflect
• A commitment to high quality, best practice teaching and learning
• A commitment to Continuous Professional Development
• A committed team player who understands the importance of strong working relationships
• An outstanding communicator with all stakeholders
• A highly organised teacher, with the ability to work under pressure to deadlines

What we offer:

• A school with a clear moral purpose and drive for ‘excellence for all our students’
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and development opportunities
• A clear staff well-being strategy package that includes our confidential Employee Assistance Programme with access for all staff to Face to Face Counselling, Stress Management, 24/7 GP access, Physiotherapy, Menopause Counselling and Support, Men’s Mental Health Wellness, Bereavement Support, Nurse Support Service, Maternity & Paternity Support and Financial Wellbeing Support

Application Procedure

A job description and application form is available from our website: Vacancies - Warriner Multi-Academy Trust (warrinermultiacademytrust.co.uk) or from recruitment.4007@warriner.oxon.sch.uk Please note we can only accept CVs as supporting documentation when submitted along with a fully completed school application form.

Closing Date: Wednesday 22nd January 2025 at 1pm

Interviews: To take place week commencing 27th January 2025

We may interview and appoint any suitable candidate before the closing date

All schools within the Warriner Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Please be aware that, we may carry out an online search, on shortlisted candidates only, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education in order identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. The Warriner Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. It is an offence to apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).