LAMDA Drama Teacher

The LAMDA Drama Teacher is expected to support and nurture the Catholic ethos of the school, as outlined in the
Mission Statement and Aims of the School. He/she will be expected to contribute to the work of the Drama
department.

The LAMDA Drama Teacher should inspire departmental colleagues and all students who study in their curriculum
area with a love for their subject, leading them to explore it and value it for their whole life.

All teachers at Thornton College are expected to contribute outside the classroom, within the co-curricular and
school trips provision.

Key Responsibilities:

Spiritual

• To lead and facilitate opportunities for spiritual growth and development: prayer, reflection, collective

worship and assemblies.

• To promote trust and respect in your relationships with colleagues and pupils based upon the Gospel

Values of Peace, Justice, Truth and Love, in accordance with the Mission Statement of the College.

Academic


• To contribute to the excellent standards of teaching and learning in the Drama / LAMDA department.


• To plan, prepare and deliver the Performance and Communication syllabus at all levels throughout the

school as relevant to the age and ability of the students being taught

• To take account of other relevant initiatives and all relevant school policies when planning and teaching.


• To teach LAMDA lessons to students of various ages in accordance with the LAMDA specifications.


• To steward students on exam days.


• To thoroughly prepare students for LAMDA examinations, festivals and concerts.


• To work with staff in the department and other school staff to organise the drama showcase evenings.


• To work with the others to organise and manage exams at the centre.


• To source and resource interesting and appropriate learning materials such as play texts, excerpts and

prose.

• To monitor pupils' progress and communicate with the parents when needed.


• To plan for progression across the age and ability range of students being taught, designing effective

programmes of work in accordance with the needs of individual learners e.g. SEND or Most Able and
Talented.

• To teach using a wide variety of strategies to maximise achievement for all students including those with

special educational needs and high achievers and to meet differing learning styles.

• To advise and work collaboratively with members of the department on the preparation and development

of teaching materials and programmes, as appropriate.

• To support and promote the Catholic ethos of the school.


• To create a stimulating and safe learning environment.


• To be a positive role model in terms of behaviour, work and attitudes.


• To set high standards of work and behaviour in the class and all other areas of the school.


• To encourage students in developing self-esteem and respect for others.


• To demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities and use a variety of strategies and practices to

promote acceptance of a diverse range of cultures, religious practices and ethical approaches.

• , To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or

with whom s/he comes into contact.

• To adhere to and ensure compliance with the relevant Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and

Procedures at all times.

• To log all concerns, as appropriate, on CPOMS.


• To report any concerns to the School's Designated Safeguarding Lead.


Wider Responsibilities


• To contribute to the Appraisal process.


• To complete appropriate training courses as requested.


• To attend all full school assemblies and meetings and contribute towards them either as an individual or

as a member of a particular group (e.g. department, year group or house).

• To attend school functions as arranged across the staff as a whole or within particular departments.


• To participate in the wider life of the School, supporting events; such as shows, concerts, the Summer

Fete, Christmas Fayre, Open Days etc.

• To attend and participate in all INSET and staff meetings


• To assist where possible, in promoting the School.


• To assist at the annual events as highlighted by the Headteacher, to include information evenings.


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  Health & Safety
  
  
• To pay due regard to the School's Health & Safety Policy, including one's own H&S needs and those of

others; particularly those for whom you have a duty of care.


All staff are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students at Thornton College by ensuring
compliance with the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy at all times. It is a requirement of all staff
to report any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of students to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

All staff are required to undertake whatever else may be reasonably required by the Headteacher in support of
the Aims of the School. Job Descriptions are subject to annual review.

Attributes Requirements Essential /
Desirable
Education / Qualifications Relevant Drama/LAMDA qualification Essential
and Training
Qualified Teacher Status Not required

Continued and recent completion of professional Desirable
development in the fields of teaching and learning and/or
subject specific knowledge /skills
Skills and Experience Experience of teaching Drama / LAMDA Essential



Ability to plan for a range of abilities within one group. Essential

Thornton College is a leading independent Catholic day and boarding school for girls, offering a warm and
nurturing educational environment alongside a rigorous and exciting curriculum.

There are approximately 400 children in our Pre- Reception, Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior departments, aged from
3-18. Over 50 girls board on a weekly or termly basis and many more take advantage of our occasional boarding
option.

The School is part of the wider Jesus and Mary Trust that educates young people in 29 countries across the world.
It is set within 25 acres of beautiful parkland just outside Buckingham and within easy reach of Milton Keynes, and
conveniently located between Oxford & Cambridge. Children of all Christian denominations, of other faiths and of
no faith are welcome in our school. All are equally valued, and all are equally important.

Thornton is a school that parents and girls can trust to deliver the highest standards of education coupled
with outstanding pastoral care. We are dedicated to blending academic excellence with a richness of
opportunity beyond the classroom. We believe that teaching and learning should be both challenging and
enjoyable for pupils of all abilities and we aim for the highest possible standards. Our academic results are
testament to the way the girls are challenged and motivated to give their best in all they do.

The provision of single-sex education during formative years enables students to grow in confidence, whilst
enjoying an education that is specifically tailored and that recognises the different ways in which girls learn.

There is an exciting School Development Plan, which has the continued strengthening of the school's academic
standing as the priority. Following the successful opening of our award-winning Science and Prep Classroom
building and our Expressive Arts Studio, we opened a Sixth Form in September 2016 which has grown, thrived,
and proven to be a successful addition to our school. The school received 'Excellent' in all areas in its ISI
inspection (October 2022), with inspectors commenting upon the 'dynamic teaching' and the 'positive attitudes
to learning' displayed by 'pupils of all ages' and more recently, the school was awarded 'Outstanding' in all
areas in its CSI Inspection (May 2024), with inspectors describing students as 'articulate' and 'motivated to
learn.'

A competitive salary will be offered on Thornton College's own pay scale. The successful candidate will also
qualify for a generous school fee remission.

Training

Thornton College is committed to professional development of staff and will support further in-service training
as required. There are generous INSET and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) budgets.