About this Role
Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy (OSSMA) is a non-denominational, non-selective school, welcoming students of all backgrounds from the local community. Our mission is to equip every student with the knowledge, learning power and character necessary for success both at the next stage of their education and beyond. We believe in creating a safe place where all students can learn, thrive and achieve no matter their background.
We offer a rich interconnected curriculum based on our academy values that reaches beyond the classroom. Literacy and oracy are at the heart of our academy. Students read challenging texts that supplement the curriculum and offer greater cultural capital for all. All students develop their oracy skills from the moment they join the academy, developing their confidence to speak articulately and confidently in public.
We will offer you:
* Professional and personal development;
* Excellent support from an experienced team;
* Friendly staff and motivated students;
* A comprehensive range of extra-curricular activities;
* Innovative approaches to reducing workload and improving wellbeing;
* A wellbeing day which allows staff to request 1 day off within term time;
* An empowered workforce with a genuine voice in improving the Academy further;
What we are looking for:
We are seeking a passionate, enthusiastic Head of Drama to develop an enriching, exciting KS3 & 4 curriculum which leads to outstanding progress and attainment in your subject. The successful candidate will be proactive, creative and an innovative thinker who will teach our Year 7 -11 students to an exceptional standard.
The Head of Drama will lead our KS4 classes on their GCSE courses and support a professional community of subject teachers to ensure consistently excellent teaching and high standards across your department. The successful candidate will also fulfill extra-curricular activities for our supportive Performance Faculty.
This is an exceptional opportunity to make a difference to the future of education with an academy that is ever improving and striving to be outstanding. If you share the academy's vision and ambitions, possess a strong desire to work within an ethos of creative collaboration and partnership, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
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