Curriculum Lead for Drama, Prep - Maternity Cover

The Curriculum Lead for Drama, Prep leads the delivery of high-quality teaching to pupils within the Prep School (up to KS2), and senior school (up to KS3) enabling pupils to experience and participate in a range of Drama opportunities both within and beyond the curriculum. To be a passionate teacher of Drama with a keen interest in curriculum and classroom improvement and development at a whole school level.

Teaching and Learning at Radnor House Sevenoaks aims to create a collaborative whole-school community of life-long learners, always motivated to achieve the highest standards of teaching and learning through self-reflection, objective evaluation, and research-based practice.

Qualifications:

• A Degree in Drama or equivalent subject


• Qualified Teacher Status - a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is preferable


• Qualified to teach Drama up to KS3


Experience:

• A proven track record of achieving excellent results


• Demonstrates successful teaching of Drama to Prep and Senior school pupils


• Experience of leading productions and performances


• Evidence of promoting the subject through competitions and extra-curricular activities


Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge and understanding of the Drama curriculum in KS3 and above and a comprehensive vision of how this could be translated into a curriculum for pupils in KS2, KS1 and EYFS


• Knowledge and understanding of effective approaches to teaching and learning


• Demonstrates how to make learning accessible and enjoyable for all pupils


• A willingness to contribute to the School's ethos


• Demonstrates enthusiasm for performing arts and a passion for education


• Excellent interpersonal skills and evidence of working collaboratively


• An ability to generate self confidence in pupils


• Manages time demands, ensure deadlines are met and can work effectively under pressure


· Ambition and a drive to succeed to help the School achieve ambitious development plans for the Performing Arts department

• Evidence of commitment to improving skills through continuous professional development and training


We offer:

· A Competitive salary

· Extensive opportunities for CPD

· Free, high-quality lunches

· Pension scheme

· Fee remission for staff children

· Free onsite parking

· Onsite gym

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Life Assurance


• A Degree in Drama or equivalent subject


• Qualified Teacher Status - a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is preferable


• Qualified to teach Drama up to KS3


Experience:

• A proven track record of achieving excellent results


• Demonstrates successful teaching of Drama to Prep and Senior school pupils


• Experience of leading productions and performances


• Evidence of promoting the subject through competitions and extra-curricular activities


Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge and understanding of the Drama curriculum in KS3 and above and a comprehensive vision of how this could be translated into a curriculum for pupils in KS2, KS1 and EYFS


• Knowledge and understanding of effective approaches to teaching and learning


• Demonstrates how to make learning accessible and enjoyable for all pupils


• A willingness to contribute to the School's ethos


• Demonstrates enthusiasm for performing arts and a passion for education


• Excellent interpersonal skills and evidence of working collaboratively


• An ability to generate self confidence in pupils


• Manages time demands, ensure deadlines are met and can work effectively under pressure


· Ambition and a drive to succeed to help the School achieve ambitious development plans for the Performing Arts department

• Evidence of commitment to improving skills through continuous professional development and training
  
  · A Competitive salary


· Extensive opportunities for CPD

· Free, high-quality lunches

· Pension scheme