Drama Teacher

• Teach allocated students by planning teaching to achieve outstanding progression of learning.
• Create a climate conducive to outstanding learning and teaching.
• Identify clear teaching objectives and specify how they will be taught and assessed.
• Set tasks that challenge students and ensure high levels of interest.
• Set appropriate and demanding expectations.
• Set clear targets, building on prior attainment.
• Identify SEN or very able students.
• Provide clear structures for lessons, maintaining pace, motivation, and challenge.
• Make effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of study.
• Use performance data and key indicators to inform planning and deliver differentiated learning matched to need.
• Ensure effective teaching and best use of available time.
• Maintain an effective learning environment in line with academy procedures.
• Encourage good practice regarding punctuality, behaviour, standards of work, and homework.
• Use a variety of teaching methods to:
  • Match approach to content, structure information, present key ideas, and use appropriate vocabulary.
  • Use effective questioning, listen carefully, and address errors and misconceptions.
  • Select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through library, ICT, and other learning technologies.
• Ensure students acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills, and understanding relevant to the subject taught.
• Evaluate own teaching critically to improve effectiveness.
• Ensure effective and efficient deployment of classroom support.

Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting

• Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use results to improve teaching.
• Mark and monitor students’ work and set targets for progress.
• Use performance data to inform planning and ensure teaching continues to add value.
• Assess and record students’ progress systematically to:
  • Check understanding and completion of work.
  • Monitor strengths and areas for development.
  • Inform planning.
  • Recognise achievement levels.
• Undertake assessments as required by examination bodies and academy procedures.
• Prepare and present informative reports to parents.

Curriculum Development

• Participate in subject or academy-wide work and develop plans with clear targets and success criteria.
• Contribute to the academy’s overall vision and development.

Other Professional Requirements

• Have a working knowledge of teachers’ professional duties and legal responsibilities.
• Operate within academy policies and practices at all times.
• Establish effective working relationships and set a strong personal and professional example.
• Endeavour to help every child reach their potential and meet high expectations.
• Cooperate with colleagues to share and use resources effectively for the benefit of the academy, departments, and students.
• Contribute to academy life through meetings and management systems.
• Participate in marketing and liaison activities, including:
  • Open evenings/afternoons.
  • Parent-teacher consultations.
  • Events with partner academies.
• Take responsibility for personal professional development.
• Liaise effectively with parents.

• Bachelor of Education in Art/ performing Arts or BA Degree with Postgraduate Certificate in Education
• 2 years of experience in the given position.
• Previous experience working with students whose English is not their first language.
• Good knowledge of Primary pedagogy.
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities.
• Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age, and ethnic background.
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.