Teacher of Drama (and English)

Job Description for Teacher of Drama and English  

Purpose 

The prime purpose of this role is to:

• Teach Drama from Key stage 3 – Key stage 5

• Teach English to KS3

The general duties and responsibilities of the role are:

• 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

Reporting to: Subject Leader for English. Languages and Drama 

Responsible for: The provision of a full learning experience and support for students

Liaising with:

• Headteacher, Senior Leaders and Middle Leadership

• Teaching/support staff, MAC representatives, external agencies and parents

Salary: TMS/UPS 

Disclosure Level: Enhanced

Job Description

Strategic Planning and Curriculum Development

• 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.

Teaching and Learning

• 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.

Drama and Creative Performance

• 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

Professional Development

• 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.

Quality Assurance and Student Progress

• 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.

Pastoral Care and Safeguarding

• 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.

Communication and Liaison

• 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.

Management and Resources

• Assist in identifying resource needs and ensuring their efficient use.

• Collaborate with colleagues to share and optimise resources.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support the school’s pastoral and citizenship programmes.

• Promote collaborative and independent study skills in students.

• Fulfil any additional duties in line with the role, school policies, and safeguarding procedures.

Catholic Ethos: 

• To support the Catholic Ethos of the school

• To play a full part in the life of the school community, to support its distinctive mission and ethos and to encourage staff and students to follow this example

• To support the school in meeting its legal requirements for worship

• To promote actively the school’s corporate policies

• To participate in professional development about the Catholic life of the school

• To comply with the school’s Health and Safety policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate

• To undertake any other duty as specified by the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Body (STPCB) not mentioned in the above.  

Teacher Person Specification

Please use the statement in support of your application as an opportunity to tell us about your strengths, or the elements of your work of which you are most proud, and the ways in which you could contribute to this school. 

Relevant experience

• Qualified Teacher status and experience teaching the subject 

• Ability to present information to a variety of audiences 

• Evidence of work with children/young people and involvement with parents 

• Relevant knowledge of curricula 

 Education and training

•  Good general standard of education 

•  Good communication skills written and oral 

•  QTS and relevant teaching experience 

 Special knowledge and skills 

• Ability or potential to use and interpret data 

• Computer literate 

• Ability to find solutions to complex problems  

• Understanding of issues affecting young people  

 Interpersonal skills 

• Ability to relate to teachers, other professionals, families and students 

• Good listening skills 

• Ability to work as a member of a team, be solution-focused and work on own initiative 

 Other 

• Ability to relate to and promote the ethos of the school

• Willingness to undertake training as required 

• Optimistic outlook that recognises the complexity of working in schools but the joy that is at the centre of such important work 

How this is identified 

• Application form/supporting statement

• Interview/presentation

• Review of interview tasks

• References

 Commitment to Child Protection and Safeguarding

• Knowledge of up-to-date safeguarding, child protection practice and legislation

• Willingness to uphold and promote fundamental British values