JOB OVERVIEW

We are seeking an outstanding individual with drive, passion, enthusiasm and ambition to lead our Drama Department. This is an opportunity for an excellent practitioner with strong subject knowledge and experience at teaching across KS3 to KS4 to take our Drama department and outcomes to the next level.
You will have excellent organisational, planning and communication skills and have high expectations of all students to secure the best outcomes. You believe that all students are capable of success and recognise that success comes in different forms. Driving forward strategic priorities you will ensure there is a robust curriculum and assessment framework in place underpinned by a key focus on improving Drama across the whole Academy.
This is an exciting opportunity to join All Saints Academy, Weymouth within Authentic Education Group. Dynamic, forward thinking and absolutely committed to changing the lives of all young people, we are seeking a colleague who will share our inclusive and positive ethos. You are creative, dynamic, empathetic and have a natural ability to lead and empower both students and staff. You hold the highest expectations of yourself, your staff and your students and recognise the importance of the curriculum both inside and outside the classroom, and are innovative in your commitment to both, ensuring that Drama is always high profile within our Academy
We are a truly comprehensive school located in the heart of our community. There are high levels of respect, support and kindness across our staff team and senior leadership.

Teachers at All Saints Academy are expected to be excellent classroom practitioners with strong subject knowledge and a high level of emotional intelligence. He/she will have strong communication skills and the ability to build good relationships with pupils, parents and staff whilst also being able to:

• Demonstrate professionalism consistent with the Trust’s values: aspirational, collaborative, inclusive, innovative and responsible
• Contribute to extra-curricular provision offered by the department.
• Develop the use of technology to enhance the learning opportunities for pupils.

Our mantra, ‘High Expectations lead to High Achievers’ applies to everyone who is involved in the academy, whatever their role and we place a strong emphasis on staff well-being.
This role will provide excellent preparation for future Curriculum or Pastoral leadership.

What We have to Offer:

• A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.
• A strong support network both within the school and across Authentic Education.
• All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs.
• Strong potential for career progression.
• A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.
• An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.
• Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors and reduced price corporate gym membership through BH Live.
• A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff.


Should you wish to arrange a visit or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact HR Academy Lead at
rebecca.murphy@asa.weareauthentic.education
Together we are Courageous, Innovative, Excellent

• A driven Headteacher with an open door policy for staff, pupils and parents
• An enthusiastic and driven team of teachers and support staff
• Ongoing professional development of the highest standard
• Wider school involvement
• A strong support network both within the school and within Ambitions Academies Trust
• Free onsite parking
• Own Teacher Laptop
• Own Teacher Classroom for mainscale teachers
• A positive working environment and wealth of resources including full access to ICT support
• Strong potential for career progression including NPQs for those looking to move into middle & senior leadershi