Teacher of Drama

Teacher of Drama

Required for September 2024

MPS/UPS, Full Time, Permanent Contract

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to our Drama team to support the development of the curriculum and teaching experience in lessons to ensure that all students achieve and progress in line with expectations. As Teacher of Drama, the successful candidate will work to provide outstanding learning opportunities and instil a love of learning. The successful applicant will join a thriving, high performing, well-resourced department and a team of highly committed professionals who are passionate about raising standards and learning outcomes for all students. This is an exciting opportunity for you to develop your own career in a challenging, innovative and highly supportive secondary environment. We will invest in you and provide you with the best resourcing and a personal programme of professional development and improvement.

Longdendale High School is a popular comprehensive 11-16 academy set at the edge of the Peak District on the border of Tameside and Derbyshire. We have a current intake of 850 students with cohorts typically above the national average in terms of prior attainment.

Our students are provided with excellent opportunities in all areas of the curriculum. The successful candidate will play a key role in our continuing journey of improvement as we work relentlessly to ensure all students are supported to achieve their full potential and flourish in all aspects of school life. Longdendale High School is a highly inclusive school, with a strong vision for ongoing improvement.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory enhanced status checks from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The school promotes equal opportunities.

Application Process

Application forms are to be completed and returned to

Please check the school website under the job vacancies section for further information.

Closing date for applications: Friday 10th May 2024 (midday)

Interviews to take place: w/c 13th May 2024