Teacher of English and Drama

Overview

The English Department at Christ's College Finchley comprises a wonderful team of nine great teachers. Each team member is an expert in their subject and has the autonomy to exhibit their own unique teaching personality. The team shares a strong ethos for collaboration and conveying a passion for literature as a tool to evoke intellectual curiosity, spiritual growth, and academic excellence in each child.

The department has a track record of successful GCSE and A levels results, with the last A-level cohort attaining 100% of grades

A. Drama is a popular subject at Christ's College Finchley, with all pupils studying this subject at KS3 and many choosing Drama at GCSE level. The successful candidate will have a passion for the subject, the ability to inspire pupils, excellent subject knowledge, and a dynamic teaching style. The role also entails enhancing the extra-curricular activities offered. At Christ's College Finchley we value our staff by providing a positive school climate and a balanced, secure and healthy workplace where our teaching and support staff can flourish.

Our aim is to ensure effective communication, listening, collaboration, and the ability to monitor and inspire our young people, while providing opportunities for a rewarding career.

• Inspire pupils to share their passion for English and Drama with excellent subject knowledge and a dynamic teaching style.
• Enhance the extra-curricular activities offered by the department.
• Communicate effectively, listen, and collaborate with colleagues to support student learning and well-being.
• Contribute to a positive school climate and support staff wellbeing and workload management as part of a flexible, high-performing team.

• Passion for English; ability to motivate and engage students; strong subject knowledge; dynamic teaching approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively, listen, and work collaboratively with others.
• Commitment to contributing to the school’s broader extracurricular and living values.