Teacher of Drama

Teacher of Drama Coppice is a successful and expanding school. We have a genuine commitment to both the academic and personal development of our young people. Our fantastic team of dedicated teachers and associate staff encourage and support an ethos of hard work, dedication and commitment to learning which is complemented by an extensive extra-curricular offer to all students. Our teachers have an innovative, open and collaborative approach and our students are engaged and inspired in their learning. About the Role We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative and committed Teacher of Drama to join our thriving Performing Arts department. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate practitioner to inspire students across Key Stages 3 and 4 (and potentially Key Stage 5), developing their creativity, confidence and performance skills. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a broad and engaging Drama curriculum and contributing to the wider cultural life of the school through productions and enrichment. Candidates should have a record of outstanding practice, either in post or in training, with knowledge of course specifications, together with a capacity to excite students with a range of innovative teaching and learning strategies to challenge and develop creative thinking. This post will bring greater flexibility and further capacity to the team. You will be joining a progressive and forward-thinking school with a wealth of opportunity for professional development. We pride ourselves on our pupil-centric nature of working which consistently leads to excellent outcomes for the young people we teach. We are continually looking to develop our ability to lead enrichment activities outside the classroom through trips, external visitors and extra-curricular clubs. All staff within the department have the opportunity to lead on these. We are unrelenting in our determination to provide the highest quality learning experiences for our students and so this is an exciting opportunity if you are an ambitious, high calibre professional. What We Offer The opportunity to make a real difference to students’ personal development and confidence Strong supportive partnerships with schools in our Trust, parents and the wider community A happy, stimulating and safe learning environment Dedicated staff committed to achieving high standards A strong supportive and highly experienced leadership team and governing body Opportunities for professional development, coaching and mentoring and succession planning The school prides itself on its welcoming and positive environment and would warmly encourage you to visit the school by prior arrangement. If this is of interest, please contact Rachel Mulqueen (rmulqueen@coppiceschool.net) to make arrangements to visit the school. Application Process Please note we only accept applications that are submitted via My New Term platform via our school website (www.coppic