DBS0333/24 - Head of Drama - Valley Gardens Middle School
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time
Advert Start Date:
25/04/2024
Advert End Date:
09/05/2024 12:00
Salary:
£30,000 - £46,525
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching
Employment Location:
Valley Gardens Middle School, Valley Gardens, Whitley Bay, NE25 9AQ
Further Information
Valley Gardens Middle is an outstanding school. It is a highly popular and oversubscribed school with over 760 pupils on roll. Academic standards are well above age related expectations and the school remains ambitious to improve standards further. The vibrant and caring ethos of the school is a particular strength and there is a thriving programme of extra-curricular activities.
At Valley Gardens we are committed to staff wellbeing and to the Continued Professional Development of our staff.
The school has a strong pastoral care offer and in our most recent Ofsted inspection the school was graded outstanding. “Many pupils reach exceptionally high standards”.
We are looking to appoint a full time Head of Drama to contribute to the further development of our reputation as a high performing school. This is a brand new post in our school and will require the candidate to build a curriculum for Year 5-8 and develop a Drama Department.
The successful applicant should have a passion for teaching and learning and be able to use their knowledge and experience to contribute to continual improvements within the department and across the whole school. They should have a vision for curricular and extra-curricular provision. The ability to support and stretch pupils at all levels is essential.
Applications are welcomed from qualified teachers regardless of their levels of experience - we are seeking the right person for our school regardless of whether they are an NQT or a UPS3.
Please note this post is subject to DBS clearance.
Should you be interested in more information please contact vgmsoffice@valleygardensmiddle.org