MPS/UPS

Part Time, Permanent

January or April 2025

12 December 2024

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Drama (0.40 FTE ) from January or April 2025. The role will be teaching Drama up to A Level. The ability to teach English would be desirable.
We welcome applications from talented individuals who will dedicate themselves to the implementation of the school’s vision and the development of the Drama Department. This is an opportunity to work at an ‘Artsmark Platinum Award’ winning school. We have developed a rich arts and cultural offer, with a wide range of performance opportunities in music and drama and a host of exciting projects and events offering students leadership experience and ownership of their engagement in the arts.
The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher, passionate about the role of drama in the lives of young people. They will have experience of teaching from KS3 to A Level, and of commitment to, and delivery of, a high quality extra-curricular offer. This role would suit someone who is eager to develop and promote the arts inside and outside of the classroom, and who is either currently teaching drama or an ECT ambitious to develop their career further.
Having moved into a multimillion-pound new building in 2021, including a purpose-built drama studio, the school’s development has seen an expansion of our extra-curricular and elective programmes.
The successful candidate will be offered a full programme of personal professional development and support as they continue in their career, alongside a comprehensive induction programme.
Closing Date : Thursday 12th December 2024, midday
Date of Interview : Tuesday 17th December 2024
We reserve the right to interview and appoint suitable candidates before the published closing date.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff, peripatetic teachers and volunteers to share this commitment. An online search check will be carried out on shortlisted candidates, this is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all candidates will be provided with the opportunity to address any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview.

Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School is a voluntary-controlled secondary school based in Canterbury, Kent, for girls aged 11-18.
Headteacher
Mr Paul Pollard
Values and vision
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School’s motto is “Meliora Sequamur” (let’s aim for the best). This underlines the school’s commitment to academic excellence. Students are encouraged to go beyond the limits of the curriculum and to explore areas of personal interest.
The secondary school promotes creativity in all areas of the curriculum and encourages extra-curricular participation in the arts, in order to foster self-confidence and stimulate students’ imagination and integrative thinking. Extra-curricular opportunities offered by the school include adventure holidays, dance clubs and musical tuition.
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School aims for its pupils to leave as compassionate and independent young people, committed to making valuable contributions to their communities. Teachers strive to instil a love of learning and curiosity that will continue throughout students' lives.
Ofsted report
“Students feel safe and happy at school. The school’s care and support for their personal development are outstanding. New students in Years 7 and 12 settle in very quickly. Teachers have superb subject knowledge and often use this to make lessons intellectually challenging and stimulating. Students work hard and conscientiously. They are attentive, interested and learn well. The sixth form is good. The number of students moving on to prestigious universities has increased in the last few years.”