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ROLE SUMMARY:
Falcons School is a leading independent day school for boys and girls from 2-11. The School is located in Putney Park and enjoys outstanding facilities, spread across four Edwardian houses, in an enhanced conservation area. Falcons School prioritises academic achievement to provide a premium education.
We take great pride in being warm and caring, developing pupils into happy, kind and confident individuals. Guided by the school values of ambition, resilience and respect, Falcons School provides an outstanding education to confident, self-assured young learners who secure acceptance into some of the top independent senior day and boarding schools in the UK.
Falcons School are looking for an inspirational teacher who is passionate about leading Drama and Performing Arts throughout the whole school. This is a part time role (0.6 FTE).
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and experienced team-player, who will lead and shape the teaching of Performing Arts and Drama within the school. The ideal candidate will inspire and engage children both on and off stage, promoting a love for drama and the performing arts. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about inspiring pupils and leading this key part of the school. The post involves teaching Drama throughout the school, line managing the Head of Music and overseeing the visiting peripatetic music teachers.
There will be an expectation to deliver a broad offering outside of the classroom including extra-curricular clubs such as Drama club and supporting Drama Scholars.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Work with the Headmistress, Deputy Head and other staff within the Performing Arts team regarding the strategic development of drama and the performing arts as well as the day to day operations.
* Develop an exciting and engaging curriculum that provides all pupils with the opportunity to achieve their potential
* Encourage and inspire pupils in their performing arts pursuits, both in and out of the classroom.
* Encourage children to develop their creativity, confidence, and communication skills through drama and the performing arts.
* Direct and produce school plays, performances, and other events.
* Develop effective assessment, recording and reporting systems, to ensure that all pupils within the department meet agreed targets, both individually and across the department.
* Ensure that all members of the department are performing as effectively and efficiently as possible and ensure that the department is well resourced
* Maintain own knowledge of national strategy and developments in the teaching of drama and performing arts
* Plan and lead relevant trips and events
* Prepare pupils for applications for senior school drama scholarships.
* Responsible for overseeing the provision of extra-curricular/enrichment opportunities
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
* A good standard of education at degree level or above.
* Qualified Teacher Status
* Excellent subject knowledge
* Experience of teaching a balanced and academically ambitious lessons
* Proven track record of outstanding teaching of Drama at KS2 and/or KS3
* An imaginative and creative teacher who has the vision, experience and passion to instil a love of Drama in our pupils
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