Teacher of Performing Arts and Drama
0.6 FTE Permanent Contract
Required for September 2024
Suitable for an Experienced Teacher or ECT
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher of Performing Arts and Drama, or an ECT aspiring to be such a teacher, who has a passion for seeing young people succeed, to join our successful Expressive Arts Faculty. Kings is an exceptional Academy that provides a world class education for all students.
We can offer you:
- The full support of a dedicated committed team of staff.
- The benefit of working in an innovative and forward-thinking Trust.
- The opportunity to work with our wonderful young learners and supportive parents.
- A commitment to offering excellent CPD opportunities.
- Staff benefits, including discounted gym membership and a cycle to work scheme.
- Teacher Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria.
- A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.
Candidates will need to demonstrate they are:
- An outstanding teacher (or an ECT aspiring to be outstanding)
- Able to consistently teach inspirational lessons and have good subject knowledge
- Organised and have excellent communication skills
- Strategic thinkers and creative problem-solvers
- Strongly committed to running enrichment activities
- Innovative, enthusiastic and passionate about their subject
- An outstanding teacher who has vision, drive and a determination to succeed in maximising attainment potential
Closing date: Friday 30 August 2024 – 8.00 am
Interview date: To be confirmed
To apply for this position, please complete a teaching staff application form, together with a letter of application for the attention of Mr D Wiltshire, Headteacher. Your letter should be no more than two pages of A4, detailing your experience to date and why you are the best candidate for the position.
Wessex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding young people and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff appointed will undergo online checks and be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Safeguarding Statement:
The Kings of Wessex Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.