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Teacher of Dance and Drama

Job Introduction

We are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic teacher who has high expectations and continuously strives for the best outcomes. We are offering an exciting opportunity to join The Hamble School during a period of rapid improvement and change. Our vision ‘We Care, We Aim High, We Learn and Achieve Together’ encapsulates the work we do every day. Our intake numbers are increasing – we currently have 1170 students and are looking to expand our staffing further. 

The Department consists of a dedicated team of experienced staff. The Creative and Performing Arts team are committed to providing students with an outstanding appreciation of the Arts subjects, as well as developing creative and inquisitive minds who aspire to excellence in their practical performance work. As part of the department there is an expectation of staff to contribute to the wider life of the school, offering projects and rehearsals to compliment this vision and support the Arts Team. 

We are looking for a strong classroom practitioner who can inspire students. They will have excellent subject knowledge and the ability to make learning exciting, engaging yet challenging in the build-up leading to examination success. The successful candidate will teach Dance at both KS3 and KS4 level with an ability to teach KS3 Drama.

In return, we can offer you:

  • a positive and optimistic working environment focused on staff well-being, student welfare, progress and high standards of achievement and behaviour;
  • we offer an internal Middle Leader programme and external training development opportunities (we are part of PiXL, have strong ties with local school consortia and we support staff to complete NPQs);
  • personal career development to assist you in the fulfilment of your ambitions;
  • a well-equipped campus with excellent gym and swimming facilities run by Everyone Active which staff can take advantage of for free. Access to leisure and sports classes at heavily discounted membership rates and preferential rates for family members;
  • the opportunity to apply for discounted childcare placements with Hamble Early Years Centre which is based directly next to the school;
  • free on-site parking and good local public transport links to the school (bus/ rail).

We welcome visits to the school to see us in action and invite you to come and have an informal chat and meet the Headteacher.

To apply please click the "Apply for this job" button below. If you currently work in a school, please ensure your first reference is from your current Headteacher. 

We look forward to receiving your application.  

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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