Teacher of Dance and Drama

As a Teacher of Dance and Drama, you main responsibilities will be:

• To contribute to the continued development of the department
• To teach the dance and drama curriculums across years 7-11
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve the very best
• To contribute to raising standards of student attainment and progress especially at Key Stage 4
• To share and support the school to provide opportunities for personal and academic growth
• To set expectations for staff and students
• To maintain excellent behaviour using with the school procedures and to support high standards of work and homework
• To update your own professional knowledge and expertise with developments in teaching practice and methodology
  
  Orchard Park High School have an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Teacher of Dance and Drama to join our existing Performing Arts team on a full-time basis.
We are looking for someone who has a strong knowledge of dance and drama and a commitment to ensuring a challenging and enriching curriculum. You should have previous experience in teaching Dance and Drama in an educational setting and you should hold a relevant recognised degree or equivalent.

Greenshaw Learning Trust places the highest importance on its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare and safety of all children in its care. The Trust believes that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children by the provision of a safe environment in which children can learn. All Trust staff and volunteers have a responsibility to provide a safe environment in which children can learn and should make sure their approach is child-centred.

What the school offers its staff Why join School name and Greenshaw Learning Trust? Orchard Park High School isan 11 to 16 mixed school. The school is situated in Shirley on the border of Croydon and Bromley. The school is ambitious for its students, and provides a happy, caring, and inclusive environment in which all children can thrive. Our school will be disruption free every minute of every lesson of every day. Our SLT are high visible and committed to excellence. Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are 'Always Learning'. To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our 'Why you should work for GLT' recruitment brochure on our jobs portal. We offer our staff a range of benefits including:
• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation