Director of Drama
Tes Schools Recruitment
Norfolk
- New
- Salary:
- Competitive salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 23 September 2024
Job overview
Tes is supporting the appointment of a Director of Drama to join a High School based in Norfolk.
The High School is looking for a well-qualified, enthusiastic and inspiring teacher to lead their thriving Drama department.
You will assume overall responsibility for the professional leadership and management of Drama at the High school, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning are delivered, resources are used efficiently and effectively, and the curriculum and co-curriculum is managed and developed in accordance with school policy.
The successful candidate should be passionate, inspirational and have the initiative and drive to develop the high profile that the department already enjoys in the school. You will need to work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team. You should have experience and a willingness to collaboratively lead small-scale and large-scale productions. Experience of teaching A Level Drama and Theatre or BTEC Performing Arts will also be essential.
About the department
Drama and music are integral to the life of the High School and there are a huge range of productions throughout the year that cross both. GCSE Drama is a popular subject at the High School, and they have a number of students who decide to carry on the subject and take A Level Drama and Theatre or BTEC Performing Arts. Within the department all year groups have the opportunity to perform during the year, be that in the bi-annual whole school musical, intermediate play, senior plays and the popular Showstopper.
About High School
They offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a strong professional development programme. These benefits include:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Membership of a flexible pension scheme (up to 18% employer contribution and flexibility to generate a pay top-up of up to 10% of pensionable salary in lieu of pension)
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- Free life assurance benefit
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children
- Free hot lunch during term time
- Free hot beverages all year round
- Access to Fitness Suite and Swimming Pool subject to availability and induction
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Onsite parking
- Access to their free Employee Assistance programme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
Interview date: 4th October 2024.
All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.
By applying to this job advertisement, you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.
Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role.
To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context.
Please include REF: ME2107759 in the email subject line. Please note that we are unable to accept CVs sent to us via email so please use the stated application route.
About Tes Schools Recruitment
- Tes Schools Recruitment
- 70 Grays Inn Road, Holborn
- London
- WC1X 8NH
- United Kingdom
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