Teacher of Drama

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 27 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

At the forefront of British education internationally, King’s College School La Moraleja is seeking to appoint an inspiring, collaborative and forward-thinking professional to the position of Teacher of Drama, on a permanent basis, for pupils in our upper school aged between 11 and 16 for a late August start date, 

Situated in Madrid’s most exclusive and sought-after neighborhood, King’s La Moraleja is a private British school that combines academic rigour with a strong sense of community to deliver a transformative learning experience to its pupils from Pre-Nursery up to Year 11.

Consistently rated ‘Excellent’ in all areas by the BSO International School Inspectorate (most recently in 2022/23 academic year), King’s La Moraleja stands apart as Spain’s first ‘High-Performance Learning World Class School’ (accredited in 2020 and 2023) and for our continued commitment to staff and student wellbeing, receiving the ‘Wellbeing Award for Schools’ in 2023.

This complementary approach to education enables our students to excel, a fact highlighted by the outstanding performance of recent IGCSE Classes of 2022 (46% of results achieved 9’s) and 2023 (31% of results achieved 9’s).

Joining the King’s La Moraleja staff team means joining a group of creative, open-minded and forward-facing professionals who are motivated to deliver a personalised and high-quality education to all.

A career at King’s La Moraleja also opens the door to a wider network of professional development and opportunity. We are a flagship member of the Inspired Group of Schools, a leading global premium schools group educating over 100,0000 students across an international network of over 100 schools on 6 continents.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•   To create a vision, sense of purpose and pride in Drama

•   Responsibility for implementing a robust, supportive and challenging quality assurance programme that ensures excellent teaching and learning is taking place within Drama.

•   The Teacher of Drama is also expected to undertake the standard duties of a classroom teacher in Drama as specified in the teacher job description.

•   Lead by example by being an excellent classroom practitioner that offers excellent learning opportunities and encourages pupils to become life-long lovers of learning.

•   Ensure appropriate work is set if a member of the department is absent.

•   Support team members in being excellent practitioners and identify opportunities to help them develop further.

•   Ensure all staff and pupils follow school policies and procedures particularly in relation to health and safety, safeguarding, behaviour, use of English, rewards and sanctions and high standards of professional dress. Support staff in implementing these policies, offering guidance and advice as necessary.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Essential

•   Bachelor Degree in related subject (Drama, Performing Arts)

•   Qualified Teacher Status

Desirable

•   Professional development to prepare for leadership: NPQSL / CPML or equivalent

•   Masters Degree in Education or Leadership

•   At least 2 years’ teaching experience in British National Curriculum schools either in the UK or internationally

•   Excellent communication skills and ability to manage differences in expectations, personalities and experience within a team

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.