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Drama Teacher
Drama Teacher
Location: Hillingdon
Salary: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2024
Working Hours: 08:30 - 16:00
About School: Dynamic and inclusive Secondary Special Needs School committed to providing exceptional education tailored to students with a variety of special needs, including Autism, Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH), and complex needs.
Role OverviewSeeking a passionate and dedicated Drama Teacher to join a talented team. The ideal candidate will have a good background in drama education and some experience working with special needs students. You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging and inclusive drama lessons that cater to the diverse needs of our students, fostering their creativity, confidence, and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities-
Lesson Planning and Delivery: Design and implement creative drama lessons that meet the individual learning needs and IEP goals of each student.
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Student Engagement: Use a variety of teaching methods and resources to engage students with varying abilities and interests.
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Assessment and Progress Monitoring: Assess students’ progress regularly, providing feedback and adapting lessons to ensure all students make meaningful progress.
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Classroom Management: Create a safe, supportive, and stimulating classroom environment conducive to learning and personal development.
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Collaborative Working: Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists, and other staff to provide holistic support to students.
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Extra-Curricular Activities: Organize and lead drama-related extra-curricular activities and school productions, encouraging student participation and showcasing their talents.
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Professional Development: Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in special needs education and drama teaching.
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Pastoral Care: Provide pastoral support to students, addressing their emotional and social needs, and promoting their overall well-being.
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School Community Engagement: Engage with parents, carers, and the wider school community to foster a supportive network for students.
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Qualifications: A degree in Drama, Performing Arts, or a related field, and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
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Experience: Previous experience teaching drama to special needs students in a secondary school setting is highly desirable.
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Skills: Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. The ability to differentiate instruction and manage classroom behavior effectively.
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Attributes: A patient, compassionate, and resilient nature with a genuine passion for working with special needs students.
Why choose Engage?
We put the ambitions of our teachers first, ensuring you have the support to teach the way you want to, and pride ourselves on providing high levels of service to our teachers and support staff.
We are widely-recognised, giving us the reach we need to secure reliable work for our supply teachers.
We offer an excellent 'refer-a-friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for every teacher you refer to us (after they work 10 days or more).
We pay our teachers in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid the same as a permanent employee, regardless of how many days you work.
You will have your own dedicated consultant, who is fully-trained to answer all your questions and provide ongoing support and guidance.
We will also invite you to our CPD training sessions, which are delivered by our in-house team of former senior leaders, and are entirely free to attend!
I’m interested - how do I apply?
Great! If you meet the criteria to become a supply teacher with Engage, you can apply below or contact us directly.
All applicants require the appropriate qualifications and training.
If you don’t hear from us within 2 working days, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we’ll keep your CV on file and get in touch if something suitable comes up. (You can still apply for our other roles, too!)
Reference: 53095319
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