Teacher of Drama

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Degree in drama or a relevant equivalent (2:1 degree as a minimum is desirable)
• Qualified teacher status
• Relevant professional development relating to knowledge-based curriculum

• Highly effective communication skills.
• Able to use / learn and adopt traditional pedagogical approaches
• Clear commitment to and understanding of child protection matters
• Exceptional subject knowledge and knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Knowledge of current initiatives relating to achievement and inclusion
• Knowledge of relevant GCSE or A Level syllabus and assessment

• Teaching drama to a full range of age and ability within a secondary school
• Track record as a successful classroom practitioner across the secondary school age and ability range
• Exam board examiner
• A level teaching
• Evidence of strong pupil outcomes and examination success, especially for disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils

• Clear understanding of working effectively with the leadership team
• Proven record of being transparent, approachable, and accountable
• High expectations which motivate and challenge pupils
• Ability to receive and act on feedback
• Strong attention to detail
• Aligned to values of our trust and schools

What the school offers its staff

Reasons to join Mercia School:

• Outstanding School - Mercia is one of a small number of schools that is graded as outstanding. You will have access to sector-leading practice
• Team - You will join an ambitious, talented and positive team of leaders and staff.
• Support - Leaders and teachers have fantastic initial and on-going support to fulfil their roles. Senior Leaders work hard to support teachers and ensure their time is protected.
• Exceptional behaviour - Pupils at Mercia behave impeccably. We believe teachers should be able to teach and pupils should have an appetite to learn. Our centralised and consistent behaviour systems improve wellbeing for all.
• Workload - We remove all unnecessary tasks that take time away from supporting pupil learning. We have reduced data and administration tasks. Teachers have lower contact ratios compared to most schools, so they have more time to prepare great lessons. Teacher time is focussed on teaching and supporting pupils throughout the day.
• Time - We have a longer school day which is designed to support pupils and staff. Within this time all pupils receive great lessons, access a full enrichment programme and undertake homework in assisted 'self -study
• Professional Development - All staff receive an exceptional induction, and consistent on-going support and CPD. You will work alongside exceptional colleagues.
• High retention - Staff retention is high as staff are happy and proud of their school. They have a good work life balance and have a sense of belonging. We are all driven and motivated by our mission.
• Family Dining - Family dining is special. We all eat together as a family and collectively show gratitude to our community. Teachers are catered for free of charge.
• Enrichment - Teachers teach and lead pupils in their areas of interest or expertise outside of the 'normal' curriculum. Teachers offer sport, STEM, music, drama, the arts and much more. Strong relationships are built and forged in these moments.

Commitment to safeguarding

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.