Teacher of Drama

At The Langley Academy, we believe drama is more than performance, it is a powerful tool for building confidence, enhancing communication and unlocking creativity. We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Teacher of Drama to join our Performing Arts faculty.

The successful candidate will have experience teaching at all Key Stages, maintain high professional and academic standards, remain up to date in terms off subject knowledge and pedagogical techniques to ensure that the faculty functions effectively as a team. The ability to teach Music would be desirable, though not essential.

You will help shape a dynamic curriculum that inspires every student to express themselves and excel and provide an environment for drama to thrive, including:

• *State of the art theatres* – a spacious, fully equipped purpose\-built studio theatre, plus two additional drama spaces, including a newly built black box studio


• *Talented in\-house team* to create production props and scenery


• *Successful performance history* – a show every year to include all\-year groups. Most recently, a production of Matilda


• *Power of Theatre* – easy access to West End and home county theatres


• *Strong links* with other local schools, associations and theatre clubs

Beyond the department, here is a flavour of what life is like at The Langley Academy:

• *Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes to learning in lessons and achieve well in many subjects. Students report that it is easy to be yourself within this inclusive culture with high levels of respect for diversity.’* Ofsted, 2023


• *Strong, supportive leadership team* – mentoringand1\-1 coaching from leaders across the Trust


• *Part of the Arbib Education Trust* providing access to unique resources and pioneering museum learning, including on\-site museum exhibitions

What we offer

• Work\-life balance– innovative approach to providing flexibility around how you work, as well as social activities, early finish Fridays and a Trust Day offered in term time


• Enhanced funding for personal development – to support our learning culture with mentoring and 1:1 coaching


• Staff Discounts– including staff discounts from Vivup Benefits and access to private healthcare


• Healthy body and mind– free on\-site gym, cycle to work tax free scheme, free annual flu jab, professional counselling, and wellbeing resources


• A convenient location served by excellent transport links, free on\-site parking facilities and green spaces

You don’t need to just take our word for it, watch our video to hear why our colleagues love working here.

For an informal chat or to arrange a school visit, contact our HR Manager, Rashida Adamjee on rashida.adamjee@langleyacademy.org

The Langley Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

The Trust reserves the right to appoint ahead of the deadline.

Pay: £34,398\.00\-£52,490\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen


• Cycle to work scheme


• Employee discount


• Free flu jabs


• On\-site gym


• On\-site parking


• Sick pay

Work Location: In person

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