Teacher of Drama and English

Prime Purpose

• Teach Drama from Key stage 3 - Key stage 5
• Teach English to KS3

• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant, aspirational and adapted curriculum for students
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher / form tutor
• To contribute to raising standards of student attainment and behaviour
• To share and support the school's desire to provide the best possible education to enable personal, academic and spiritual growth
• To carry out the statutory tasks laid down in the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions and follow the procedures, policies and guidelines adopted by the Governing Body
• To contribute to the Catholic life of the school community

Subject Leader for English, Languages and Drama.

• The provision of a full learning experience and support for students

• Headteacher, Senior Leaders and Middle Leadership
• Teaching/support staff, MAC representatives, external agencies and parents
• Assist in designing syllabuses, schemes of work, marking policies, and teaching strategies.
• Contribute to the curriculum area's development plan and whole-school strategic planning.
• Ensure the curriculum is intentional, inclusive, and aligned with school objectives.
• Plan and prepare engaging lessons to meet diverse student needs.

• Teach students with conviction, intentionality and clarity, adapting methods to their educational needs.
• Set and assess work, monitor progress, and provide feedback.
• Maintain discipline and encourage positive behaviour, punctuality, and high standards.

• Contribute to the delivery and development of high-quality Drama provision, promoting performance as a powerful creative and expressive art form.
• Coordinate school performances and productions, supporting students to develop confidence, collaboration, creativity and performance skills.
• Plan, organise and oversee rehearsals, performances and showcases, ensuring inclusive opportunities for students of all abilities to participate.
• Promote enrichment through the arts, including coordinating theatre visits, workshops and performance opportunities that broaden students' cultural capital and deepen their understanding of live performance.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments to embed creativity, storytelling and performance opportunities within the wider curriculum and enrichment programme.

• Engage in professional development and training to enhance subject knowledge and teaching methods.
• Actively participate in performance management and staff development programmes.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to share best practices and improve teaching.

• Monitor and evaluate teaching quality and curriculum effectiveness.
• Use data to track student progress and inform teaching adjustments.
• Set targets for improvement and ensure lessons meet quality standards.
• Ensure effective use of student achievement data from prior lessons or schools.

• Act as a Form Tutor, supporting the progress and well‑being of assigned students.
• Register attendance, promote full participation in school life, and support students' personal development.
• Contribute to pastoral systems, including monitoring progress, action plans, and behaviour management.
• Lead or arrange morning prayer during tutor time.
• Stay updated on safeguarding and child protection legislation, ensuring these are integral to practice.

• Communicate effectively with parents, providing information on curriculum, progress, and targets.
• Build strong links with external organisations, including local businesses and community groups, to enhance the subject curriculum.
• Participate in events such as open evenings, parents' evenings, and review days.

• Assist in identifying resource needs and ensuring their efficient use.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share and optimise resources.

• Support the school's pastoral and citizenship programmes.
• Promote collaborative and independent study skills…