Lead Drama Teacher TLR2a Start date January 2025

Drama is taught through all key stages. We are looking for the inspirational candidate who will lead the subject, focusing on strengthening the good foundations that are already in place. This will include developing the curriculum and the super curriculum to ensure that Drama is a subject of choice, with students making strong progress and that it is integral to the development of students' wider development as young creative citizens of the future. You will support the development of teaching and learning within the subject, which is part of the Performing Arts Team and play a significant part, as a leader, in supporting the development of the school's culture and climate. We believe everyone is equal, everyone deserves the best.

The school takes induction for those new to the school, and their continuing professional development very seriously. Please read what the Head Teacher has to say about this here: Induction and Development.

Applicants do not need to be practising Christians, but would be expected to uphold our Christian principles of trust, forgiveness, compassion, thankfulness, friendship and love, as well as our vision where, 'Through God's love, we are the rich soil where seeds flourish and roots grow'.

In line with this vision, we are committed to developing you in the role, both in the short term through a supportive induction programme, and in the long term through Leadership CPD (e.g. NPQML or NPQSL).

The school has a well-designed, ambitious curriculum. This is evident in the good quality of pupils' learning demonstrated in lessons and in their books. Pupils live up to leaders' expectations of their behaviour. Pupils follow the well-established routines in lessons and usually focus on learning. Pupils are proud of their school.

Ofsted October 2023

St Mary's CE High School is one of three church secondary schools in Hertfordshire, all of which are within the Diocese of St Albans. The school is well recognised in the local community for its high-quality provision and outstanding inclusion agenda.

"An exceptionally inclusive and caring community"

SIAMS January 2020

Please submit a letter of application focussing on your professional experience in the above elements on no more than two sides of A4 (font size 10 or larger) and a completed application form.

St Mary's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake online safeguarding training and all positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Two references will be sought for every candidate that is called for interview. St Mary's is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Application Deadline: 9am on Friday 8th November 2024.

Interviews: TBC - we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates ahead of the deadline.

St Mary's CE High School is one of three church secondary schools in Hertfordshire, all of which are within the Diocese of St Albans. The school is well recognised in the local community for its high-quality provision and outstanding inclusion agenda.