TEACHER OF DRAMA - PART-TIME

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 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”.   

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 and the arts, and will be committed to developing the oaky 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 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.  The post is offered on a part-time basis – 0.60 FTE with the potential to become a full-time role over time.
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 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 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.

Closing date for applications:  Friday 7 March 2025 – 9am

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

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:

18/03/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

email vacancies@moorpark.mp

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Candidates Please can you 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.