SAFEGUARDING

St John’s Beaumont is committed to ensuring the safety of its pupils and as such any successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check (including Barred List check) by the (DBS) Disclosing and Barring Service. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people as its number one priority. Robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures operate throughout the School. The School may be required to perform online searches on shortlisted candidates, including Social Media pages.

WORKING WITH US

Thank you for your interest in joining St John’s Beaumont. We place great value on our staff and offer a welcoming, collaborative community, where all colleagues are valued and treated with respect and dignity. We offer a range of benefits and competitive terms and conditions. The information below is non-contractual but aims to give you an overview of the post.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title

Head of Drama (Maternity Cover)

Group

Drama and LAMDA

Reports to

Director of Studies

Responsible for

Teacher of LAMDA

JOB PURPOSE

Drama is a cherished subject at St John’s; being both extremely well taught and greatly enjoyed by our pupils. The department is a highly creative space where the pupils are encouraged to be imaginative and work in collaboration with their peers. The lessons aim to build confidence in all pupils to enhance their communication and expression. The Head of Drama is responsible for the teaching and development of Drama across the School and the delivery of LAMDA lessons alongside our part-time LAMDA teacher. They will work collaboratively with other Heads of Department to develop the curriculum and support the educational need of the school.

The Head of Drama will be responsible for directing School productions, leading Drama workshops and contributing to the wider life of the School, including participation in co-curricular activities. The Head of Drama liaises closely with the SLT and other Heads of Department to monitor and develop the curriculum, including rigorous assessment procedures in preparation for 13+ scholarships.

Role specification:

•       Start Date: January 2025 (fixed-term, maternity cover)

•       Working hours: Full-time

•       Salary: depending on experience

Role Overview:

Job Description:

·        To teach Drama from Pre-Prep to Year 8, introducing the pupils to a variety of themes and disciplines.

·        To maintain and uphold the highest standards of behaviour from pupils.

·        Direct at least one whole-school production for pupils in the Middle and Upper School and one production solely for pupils in the Middle School (Years 3 to 5).

•       To support fully the School’s aim to provide a relevant and stimulating syllabus that will engage, motivate and inspire the pupils.

•       To set the standard of teaching and assessment within the Drama Department.

•       To teach LAMDA lessons across the School for pupils individually, in pairs and in small groups.

•       To prepare timetables for the LAMDA lessons each week, ensuring there are no clashes.

•       To provide accurate information to the Bursars Office for LAMDA lesson billing and attendance.

•       To maintain contact with parents and provide them timely updates on their child’s progress.

•       To liaise with secondary schools regarding future pupils entrance criteria and particularly those preparing for scholarships.

•       To deliver school assemblies on a spiritual/creative theme as and when invited to do so by the Head Teacher.

•       To lead and develop whole department policies and risk assessments.

•       To support fully the School’s aim to provide a relevant and stimulating syllabus that will engage and motivate pupils.

•       To support fully the life of a Roman Catholic school through organizing subject assemblies and other events that will occur throughout the academic year.

•       To share supervisory duties at morning and lunch break and at the end of the day on a rota basis.

•       Ensure that the health and safety arrangements for your department are compliant with current legislation and good practice.

•       To contribute to the implementation of School policies and procedures.

•       To line manage the Teacher of LAMDA.

•       To manage the departmental budget effectively, ensuring the Drama department is well resourced.

Other Duties:

·        Support school events (e.g. Sports Days, Open Days), including occasional weekends and attend all inset days and new staff induction training.

·        Always promote safeguarding and the welfare of the children in the school’s care, in accordance with the school’s safeguarding policies.

·        Be conversant with and adhere to the school’s Child Protection & Safeguarding, First Aid and Data Protection policies.

·        Uphold the ethos and values of St John’s Beaumont School.

·        Undertake additional training for the better performance of duties.

·        Any other reasonable task as directed by Bursar and Headteacher.

HOW TO APPLY

Please contact Miss Francesca Purdie in the Bursar’s office bursarsoffice@sjb.email for an application form.

CLOSING DATE

Closing date: Monday 2nd December 2024 at 10.00am.

We reserve the right to close the application deadline early, and make an appointment before the closing date.

Please see full candidate information pack for further details.