Drama Teacher

Responsibilities

• To deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• To be a good communicator at all levels.
• Be committed to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community.
• Work alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet curriculum requirements.
• Liaise with colleagues and work flexibly.
• Engage with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children.
• Cooperate with curriculum support staff to support children's development.
• Have a clear understanding of the curriculum.
• Organise classroom provision, learning resources and displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Plan, prepare and present sessions that cater for the whole ability range within the class.
• Motivate pupils with enthusiastic imaginative teaching.
• Observe and assess children in line with school assessments.
• Reflect on classroom provision, sessions taught and progress made; adjust environment, planning and curriculum accordingly.
• Meet with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists if required.
• Take responsibility for the progress of a class.
• Meet requirements for assessment and recording of student development through internal tracking and ISAMS.
• Use assessment data to influence further planning, provision and intervention.
• Provide feedback to parents and carers on student progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings.
• Follow the school’s behaviour policy.
• Manage classes effectively using approaches appropriate to students’ needs to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority and act decisively when necessary within the school’s behavioural policy.
• Be a positive role model and consistently demonstrate the attitudes, values and behaviour expected of pupils.
• Hold high expectations of behaviour, promoting self‑control and independence of all learners.
• Carry out duties as directed and within the school’s policy.
• Work as part of a curriculum action group supporting planning, assessment, resources and special events linked to that team.
• Support the organisation and participation in school events, outings and activities, including those on weekends or evenings.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding student achievements and well‑being using school systems such as CPOMS.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.
• Run a weekly ECA each term.

• Bachelor’s Degree in the related subject with PGCE or another teacher qualification.
• Minimum 1–2 years of teaching experience.
• Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language.
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• A high level of professionalism and consideration for the well‑being of children.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra‑curricular activities.
• Respect for all members of the school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background.
• A positive and solution‑focused attitude to working life.
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.