Contract type: Full Time
Salary: MPS (Inner London)
Contract term: Maternity contract
Suitable for NQTs: Yes

Tradewind are recruiting! Are you looking for you next role teaching Drama in Newham?

Tradewind are looking to recruit a qualified Teacher of Drama to provide maternity cover within its team of specialists. Candidates should have good experience of GCSE and A Level teaching. This Academy is a very enjoyable place to work and benefit from a strong sense of community where staff, students and parents work purposely together and support one another.

This client has been judged 'Outstanding' in every category by Ofsted.

Tradewind are looking for a qualified Drama teacher, holding QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree to start a permanent post at a truly outstanding academy. They are always on the lookout for inspirational and influential staff. They look for staff who have a real passion and enjoy teaching. You must be highly skilled in the role you are applying for or else willing and able to learn in post. You must show a passion for education and improving the life chances of London children. You should be highly motivated, like working as part of a team and possess excellent communication skills.

It is the aim of the drama department to deliver an education of benefit to every student, through lessons, extra-curricular clubs and varying industry related opportunities. All students are encouraged and enabled to reach their potential within the subject. All are expected to acquire a range of skills, both practical and theoretical, and a breadth of knowledge and understanding of the subject. Students are further encouraged to develop a mature approach to study and a sense of responsibility for their own learning.
The department consists of three specialist drama teachers who work closely as a team, within the performing arts faculty. The state of the art faculty, boasting two studios, a dance studio and a theatre, is well provided with teaching resources. A wide range of teaching and learning strategies are used in the delivery of drama and a range of extra- curricular activities are offered.

The school is located close to Stratford in the London Borough of Newham.

In order to give their staff the best possible experience and achieve a proper work- life balance, they have a range of measures in place to benefit staff. Some of which include
*Rapid and effective support with any student behavioural issues arising
*A high-quality staff induction programme
*Focus on effective outcomes rather than time spent
*High levels of admin support for all teachers
*On-going celebration of staff excellence
*Plus many more
If this sounds like a role you would be interested in applying for or find out about other similar teaching opportunities contact Leanne.king@twrecruitment.com, Business Manager, directly for further information.