The Thomas Aveling School is a fantastic school to work in with supportive and visible leaders and an amazing team spirit – we are a happy school!  You will meet well-behaved and motivated children who enjoy learning and make great progress. We are a popular and over-subscribed school, being first choice for many families.

 “Pupils and students say that they are happy, and they feel safe. They say that staff care about them and help them to do their best” -Ofsted, Sept 22

We are seeking a dynamic and inspirational leader with a genuine passion for teaching Drama. The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner who motivates, challenges, and inspires students of all abilities to achieve their full potential.

Our Drama department is fully resourced and benefits from a dedicated Drama studio with excellent facilities, providing an exciting environment in which to deliver innovative and engaging lessons.

 “Staff have confidence in their leaders. They feel their workload is manageable through sharing resources and working cooperatively. They are proud to be a member of staff” Ofsted, Sept 22.

 The successful candidate will:·      

• Be an excellent practitioner 
• Have the knowledge and experience, or ambition to teach from Year 7 to Year 13        
• Be enthusiastic, resourceful and keen to ensure that the highest possible standards of pupil achievement, personal development and wellbeing are achieved

 In return, we will offer you:

• A school where all students are happy to learn
• A high performing and incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders
• A comprehensive induction programme to teachers at all stages of their career
• Private health care cover by Benenden
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Two-week half term in October 

 For further details on this role and to apply please visit the school’s careers page Our Vacancies | The Thomas Aveling School

 Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.  For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Emma Elliott on 01634 844809 or via email eelliott@thomasaveling.co.uk

 We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications.

 Safeguarding commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

 Equality & Inclusivity Statement

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.