Norton Canes High School
Burntwood Road
Norton Canes
Cannock
Staffs
WS11 9SP
Permanent – Full Time
MS-UPS £31,650-£49,084
Job Overview
We are looking to appoint an ambitious, hardworking and talented Teacher of Performing Arts. This role will provide a first-rate opportunity to demonstrate your ability to make a measurable impact on the success of the school and bring an innovative approach to a popular subject.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
1. Display a passion for the subject and foster an enjoyment of Drama within lessons.
2. Be a committed, strong, and enthusiastic individual who displays outstanding teaching.
3. Ensure that all students make excellent progress.
4. Demonstrate a mix of creativity and innovation to inspire and motivate students.
5. Deliver high quality teaching and learning while ensuring high standards and achievements.
6. Enhance extra-curricular opportunities.
Qualifications
This is an ideal role for someone with:
1. A passion for teaching Drama with evidence of enabling students to surpass expectations.
2. Experience in teaching Performing Arts to key stages 3-5 with good curriculum knowledge of GCSE, A Level, and vocational requirements.
3. An ability to deliver music/music technology (desirable).
4. A musical theatre background or experience (desirable).
School Overview
Norton Canes High School is a small, friendly 11 - 18 school. We would welcome prospective candidates to visit before making an application.
Safeguarding Commitment
Norton Canes High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to vetting checks, including a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB), an online search, and overseas checks (if relevant), outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2024).
These checks will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered reprimands, formal warnings, cautions, and convictions as part of the recruitment process. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information that may make them unsuitable to work with children.
Please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Application Process
Applications to business.manager@nortoncanes-high.staffs.sch.uk
Candidates who are shortlisted will be informed by email.
Closing date: 28th April 2025 9:00 a.m.
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