TEACHER OF DRAMA

Location

MOOR PARK HIGH SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM
Moor Park Avenue , Preston , Lancashire , PR1 6DT
Tel: 01772 795428
School website: www.moorpark.mp
Roll: 600+

Information

The staff at Moor Park High School and Sixth Form are a caring, supportive team who are passionate about the well-being of our learning community and are dedicated to ensuring the success of the students and the school.  In our most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2021 the report noted that; “Teachers enjoy working at the school.  They feel valued and supported by senior leaders and governors”.   Visitors to Moor Park consistently comment on the warm, sociable and friendly atmosphere within our School and the polite and enthusiastic nature of our students.  

We are therefore looking to appoint an outstanding practitioner who can inspire a future generation and can develop the curriculum to provide a range of learning experiences to meet the needs of our pupils.  Candidates will need to demonstrate an exceptional passion for drama, PE and the arts and will be committed to developing the oracy and communication skills of pupils through an exciting curriculum, meaning you will transform the way our pupils see themselves and the world around them.  Aside from curriculum teaching across KS3 and KS4, the successful candidate will contribute to the Drama and PE enrichment programme at lunch times and after school.  Candidates will be willing and able to contribute to annual whole school concerts and productions and will seek opportunities to collaborate with fellow professionals within the industry to enrich the experience for our pupils.

We can offer:

a warm and welcoming school with friendly and enthusiastic students who enjoy learning in a safe and happy environment;

a school that places your wellbeing at the centre of what we do;

high expectations of ourselves and the students in relation to behaviour and academic and creative progress;

a school valued and supported by Governors, Senior Leadership Team, parents and the community;

a school and Senior Leadership Team that allows you to be inspirational, proactive and play an active part in our school improvement;

tailored CPD with a strong commitment on developing individual career paths which supports and stimulates professional growth;

a school that welcomes new ideas with energy and enthusiasm;


We are looking for someone who

is an outstanding teacher, or a teacher with outstanding potential;

has the ability to teach PE;

has excellent subject knowledge and high expectations

is passionate about developing teaching and learning styles;

is a team player committed to excellence for all students;

can demonstrate passion for their subject and convey this in a classroom setting;

has a keen desire to work collaboratively with all colleagues to make a greater impact on student progress.

MPHSF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 – pre employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. In line with KCSiE, an online search will be carried out.  We can only consider applications from those legally entitled to work in the UK.

Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all
applicants upon request.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.


More Information can be found at http://www.moorpark.mp/

Proposed Interview Date:

11/02/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

email vacancies@moorpark.mp

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Please Apply via TES Website

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.