KS3-KS4 DRAMA TEACHER with possible role of Head of Department

Oak House School has a school population of 1100+ students. The successful candidate should be able to cater for English as an additional language as many of our students speak English as a second or third language. Furthermore, the successful candidate must be open and willing to undertake professional training and have a reflective attitude, striving for excellence in all aspects of their practice. 

The role:

• The successful candidate would be teaching Drama throughout the Secondary School up to and including IB DP Theatre.
•  Drama has been established in the school as an obligatory subject area on the curriculum from Year 4 with a commitment to creating a supportive, caring environment where students can develop with confidence as theatre makers and performers. 
• In KS3 & KS4 we follow the British curriculum, while assessing students within the Spanish framework. In Years 8 /9 drama is taught on a carousel system within the Arts Department (Music, Art and Drama). Students can then go on to take one of the Arts subjects at GCSE level (EDEXCEL) where the successful candidate would be expected to set and mark coursework and practical examination work and prepare students for external written exams. 

At KS5 students can choose to take the IB DP or the Spanish National Baccalaureate. At IB DP level we currently offer Theatre in Group 6 and each year have had a group of students take up the challenge. 

The opportunity for a subject leader role within the arts department is possible for the right candidate where the aim would be to continue to develop a dynamic faculty ensuring the progression of every student’s arts education and promote the arts in the school and the wider educational community.

The subject area enjoys a fully equipped teaching space with stage lighting, projector, and a very well-resourced subject specific library. We also have use of an auditorium for more formal performances. 

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Bachelor of Arts. Drama
• PGCE
• A high or near native level of English
• Minimum 4 years’ experience working as a Drama Teacher in KS3 and KS4
• Ability to sequence and plan schemes of work for new curriculums, while adapting to the needs of the students, including ALN and EAL needs.
• Committed to open dialogue with colleagues, pupils, and parents.
• A willingness to reflect upon best practices.

Desirable:

• Experience with GCSE Drama, preferably EDEXCEL
• Experience with the IBDP programme, especially Theatre.
• An interest in developing links with other schools and promoting participation in Theatre events beyond the school.
• International teaching experience.
• A willingness to learn Spanish.

Attitudes and Attributes

• Passion, creativity and subject knowledge. 
• Good classroom management skills.
• Flexible, adaptable, and positive
• Hard working and willing to do extra where required.
• Strongly team-motivated
• Committed to open dialogue with colleagues, pupils, and parents 
• Good communication skills
• Good time management

Contract and benefits: 

• Full time, permanent contract, with a four-month trial period
• Social Security paid, ensuring state medical cover
• 190 working days per annum
• Christmas holidays: 2 weeks
• Easter holidays: 10 days
• Summer Holidays: 30th June – until the end of August
• Local, national or school’s free choice holidays: 12 days total
• Lunches provided free of charge
• Moving expenses of 1,000 euros gross, paid at the end of September (overseas candidates)
• Travel expenses up to a maximum of 250 euros - receipts required (overseas candidates)
• Assistance given (if required), with finding accommodation, registering with a doctor, official paperwork, opening a bank account

Starting date:

• 8th of January 2025 

Salary:

• Competitive salary. 
• Class tutors are paid a part of the salary if this role is undertaken. Proportional part if it is not done in all the academic courses.
• Head of department are paid a part of the salary if this role is undertaken. Proportional part if it is not done in all the academic courses.

Location:

• Barcelona (Spain)

Other relevant information:

Oak House School is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of the students in our care and equal opportunities.  All candidates and colleagues must share this commitment and will be subject to our safer recruitment, safeguarding and equal opportunities policies.

• Applicants must provide a copy of all penalty certificates from all the countries where they have lived and worked during the last 10 years.
• And provide the names and emails of at least 3 referees to cover at least the last 10 years of employment
• If you are interested, send your CV to the advert in TES: WWW.TES.COM