Saltley Academy · Birmingham, West Midlands
We are looking for a dynamic and innovative leader who possesses the talent and enthusiasm necessary to lead Drama and join our highly committed team of staff. We are seeking to appoint an excellent teacher who has experience of successfully leading teaching, learning and assessment in Drama to raise standards and achieve ‘outstanding’ outcomes. The ideal candidate will: Have a track record of success in teaching Drama Have a flexible, aspirational and enthusiastic attitude. Have a passion for motivating students and improving outcomes. Be reflective and have a desire to work effectively in partnership with parents and students. Have a desire to set high expectations, embrace change and challenge and support each other as part of a highly committed team In return, we will offer you: - A collaborative and inclusive culture, where team members will upskill you and give you regular opportunities to learn from each other in a safe and collaborative environment, both within your schools and Trust-wide. - An opportunity to undertake structured CPD via access to the National College online CPD platform and/or apprenticeships such as Level 7 Senior Leaders Masters, with regular twilights. - Access to Career Pathways and Pledge to help you plan for and make your goals a reality via our Professional Growth and Performance (PPG) process. - A wellbeing culture, with paid and unpaid time off to support life events via our Life Leave Policy, access to a Wellbeing Champion and the opportunity to participate in our annual staff wellbeing survey with Edurio, so we know and can respond to views. - Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which includes confidential counselling, access to wellbeing advice and a lifestyle app called “My Possible Self”. - Access to a suite of supportive policies, such as Life Leave, Wellbeing, Career Break and Family Friendly. - Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (LGPS). - Access to a comprehensive employee rewards package including Long Service Awards, Employee Referral Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and contribution to glasses and eye-sight tests for eligible display screen users. - Opportunity to be part of key Trust-wide collaborative groups such as the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI working group) and Wellbeing working groups, including menopause support and neurodiversity support. - Onsite parking at all schools. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to: ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible communicating and promoting vacancies offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work As part of our recruitment process, we carry out rigorous