Drama Teacher - Temporary

From the advert

Are you a dedicated and highly effective educator committed to raising the achievement of all students within your subject area? Join us as a Teacher, where you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality learning, utilising a range of teaching and learning strategies to ensure student success.

This position requires a professional who is aware of strategies for improving learning, understands curriculum developments, and is creative in finding solutions to enhance student performance.

Welcome from the Principal:

Thank you for your interest in the vacancy at Outwood Academy Brumby.

As Principal, it's my privilege to introduce you to our academy of 750 friendly students in the heart of Scunthorpe. We are deeply committed to the pursuit of excellence and to nurturing the potential of every child and staff member. By 2028, we will be celebrating 10 years of making a difference in our community.

What distinguishes us is our incredible staff team, who share a strong belief in the transformative power of education. We thrive on making positive, supportive relationships with everyone and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth.

We are looking for inspirational, dedicated professionals who will add value both academically and through involvement in the fabric of learning beyond the classroom. If you share our passion for making a meaningful difference, we would be thrilled to welcome you to our team. I look forward to meeting you.

About the Department:

The Performing Arts and PE / Dance / Health & Social Care team at Outwood Academy Brumby is a dynamic, collaborative and welcoming department made up of passionate educators with a wide range of experience and expertise. As subject leader of Drama, you will lead the Drama provision while working alongside dedicated colleagues across PE, Sports Studies, Dance and Health & Social Care. The wider team benefits from strong leadership experience alongside teachers who are committed to honing their craft and supporting one another.

There are extensive opportunities for professional development both within the academy and across the wider Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT), making Outwood Academy Brumby a fantastic place to grow as a middle leader and educator.

Drama teaching takes place in dedicated specialist facilities equipped to deliver both practical and theoretical learning. Classrooms are fitted with modern instructional technology, including visualisers and large displays, which are embedded across daily practice to model performance.

Our curriculum is carefully structured to ensure all students develop a firm grounding in drama. Learning is differentiated by depth, ensuring students build confidence and retain key drama concepts before progressing. In KS3, students are exposed to key dramal concepts, diverse genres and practical skills early on, building a strong foundation that seamlessly connects Year 7 through to Year 11. This creates an engaging and ambitious curriculum that continually revisits and deepens prior learning.

This is an exciting time to join the department as we continue to refine our teaching and learning strategies, informed by educational research and practical best practice to secure the best possible outcomes for all students. As subject leader you will play a pivotal role in driving this development and shaping the drama life of the academy, both inside the classroom and through extra-curricular opportunities.

As across all OGAT secondary academies, the department works with high-quality, Trust-developed curriculum resources designed by subject specialists who know the specifications inside out. You will also benefit from regular support from the Trust's expert Directors and School Standards & Improvement Partners, who provide bespoke coaching, high quality resources and collaborative support to help you excel in leading the department.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Terri-Ann Smith, Head of Department at [email protected]

Responsibilities

The Teacher is expected to implement and use a wide range of teaching and learning strategies within the classroom, applying techniques like Assessment for Learning (AfL) to continually improve student performance. A core duty involves effectively using student level data to identify areas for development and raise standards.

This professional must be aware of strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students, alongside possessing a good understanding of curriculum developments within their specific subject area. The role requires maintaining high expectations for all students and effectively communicating with students and their parents, both orally and in writing. The teacher is expected to work collaboratively as part of a team, sharing good practice across the department, and demonstrating creativity in problem solving and a willingness to adopt new approaches.

Qualifications

Essential qualifications include a degree in an appropriate discipline related to the relevant subject and a teaching qualification coupled with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Required experience includes recent and relevant teaching experience (either in employment or training) and experience of assessment at Key Stage 3 and 4.

The successful candidate will be confident in using standard computer packages (word processing, email, and spreadsheets) and understand how these tools can enhance student learning. The role demands high levels of professionalism, including the ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner, and a capacity to recognise potential child safeguarding issues.