Teacher of Drama (Part time would also be considered)
Orchard Park High School
Croydon
- £34,514 - £51,179 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS Outer London +possible TLR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 17 January 2024
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity and the successful applicant will be joining a school community that is happy, welcoming and excited about the future. We are incredibly proud of our school and all that it offers; a high quality education provision of both academic and vocational subjects, a superb Character Education programme, a developmental CPD programme and pastoral support for all.
It is a privilege to work at Orchard Park High, and we seek only the very best candidates. In return, we promise to:
• Provide a challenging, enriching, and broad curriculum of academic
subjects and the performing arts
• Provide disruption free learning
• Embed a comprehensive literacy and reading programme
• Engage staff in a research informed CPD programme which is based on robust, proven
and up to date approaches to learning
• Connect staff with our other Greenshaw Learning Trust schools, working
collaboratively on the shared curriculum and innovations
• Know and support every member of our school community on their
journey to excellence
• Uphold exemplary standards of uniform, punctuality and conduct in our pupils at all
times
• Expect every member of our school to be their very best, every day and be kind to everyone
• Provide a happy school that prides itself on doing what matters most
• Ensure your work is sustainable and rewarding
• Value fun and ensure it is part of our working life
Our recruitment pack outlines all further details of the benefits we offer, and you’ll see we hold our four core values dear: Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration and Drive. We would love to welcome someone into our school who reads the job advert and feels they would contribute positively to school life with us. We are proud of what we achieve together and of our identity within the vibrant and supportive family of Greenshaw Learning Trust school
If you believe you are exceptional we would love to hear from you !
Attached documents
About Orchard Park High School
- Orchard Park High School
- Orchard Way, Shirley, Croydon
- Surrey
- CR0 7NJ
- United Kingdom
Orchard Park is one of the most successful schools in the area, achieving excellent GCSE results well above the national average for progress 8. The school is proud of its ambitions and our diversity. We pride ourselves on routines, systems and excellence. Consequently we are a calm, happy and high achieving school full of warmth. The school is smaller than lots of large secondaries; every child is known and cared for.
Working with us is very rewarding: you will flourish as a member of staff whilst leading our pupils academically and pastorally, to be confident, capable and ambitious. You will care deeply about addressing disadvantages and giving every child the opportunities they deserve, creating a sense of belonging and motivation, establishing high expectations and rewarding success. Pupils behaviour is excellent. They listen attentively, speak politely, work hard and are welcoming. They are proud of their school.
The school’s leadership is not only committed to developing a school grounded in academic success, and the development of character, but also a school in which workload for staff is sensible, manageable and all tasks are impactful.
Orchard Park believes in evidence led approaches, teaching in a traditional manner built around explicit instruction. They firmly believe that teachers are the experts in the room, and teach from a high quality, knowledge - rich curriculum. The knowledge is carefully selected.
How do we reduce workload and increase well-being for teachers?
- High quality centralised curriculum resources
- Live marking in lessons and whole class feedback
- Centralised behaviour systems
- Highly visible and supportive SLT
- Carefully planned deadlines
- Free breakfast for all staff every day
- Fun Friday activities for staff as well as pupils
These are only some of the things we do to allow teachers to focus on the main thing, teaching great lessons to our children.
Greenshaw Learning Trust – About us
The Greenshaw Learning Trust (GLT) provides an effective structure for schools to achieve real benefits from school to-school collaboration, and a culture of trust and openness that promotes honest and transparent dialogue and mutual support.
At the heart of the Trust is proven school improvement advice and guidance – with regular meetings with school leaders, input from specialist primary and secondary experts and staff training and development in all our schools.
All schools in the Trust receive expert advice and fast -response support on budget planning and monitoring, payroll, human resources, employment and legal advice, purchasing, capital projects, admissions, policy development and audit. Our catering team provides advice and guidance on meeting the statutory responsibilities for food standards, healthy eating and safety, and helps our schools achieve higher take-up of meals and significant cost savings through quality improvement and the central procurement of food supplies.
Each school’s local governing body receives support and advice to ensure that they can contribute effectively to the governance and leadership of their school, including tailored guidance to chairs and clerks and governor training.
The Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to meeting the needs of every student – our schools offer a wide range of special needs provision and across the Trust we have extensive expertise in behaviour, attendance, family liaison and therapies to support our students and their teachers.
Greenshaw Learning Trust Mission Statement
We are ambitious for our schools and their students. We believe that there is no ceiling on what can be achieved by anyone, regardless of their circumstances or background.
We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, giving every young person the opportunity to fulfil their potential now, and in the future.
We seek to realise the power of individuals and organisations working together in collaboration whilst retaining their individuality, and we recognise that we can always improve.
Greenshaw Learning Trust Employee Benefits
The Greenshaw Learning Trust recognises that our employees are our most important asset and we are aware that the quality and commitment of our employees is critical to our success. We offer all our employees the following staff benefits:
- Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression.
- Employer contributions to Teachers Pension Scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Gym membership scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Eye Care Voucher Scheme.
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