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Who are Habs?

We are a diverse community, and we nurture a global perspective and a deep sense of responsibility for the world in which our pupils will lead and succeed. Our broad curriculum and co-curricular provision prepare pupils for success wherever their passion may take them. Ambition, Curiosity, Courage, and Community are the core beliefs that we stand for here at Habs.

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The Drama Department

The Drama department at Habs is a vibrant and dynamic part of school life, with good numbers taking the subject through to GCSE and A Level each year. Sixth Form lessons are taught co-educationally with students joining lessons from the Boys' School. The department contributes widely to the co-curricular life of the school with students taking part in the Senior and Middle School productions that take place each year. Students also perform on stage outside of school at local theatre festivals. We also have a vibrant programme of workshops and events for our Drama Scholars, who join the school at 11+.

The Role

Common responsibilities of subject teachers include, but are not limited to, the following:

Strategic School Aims and Objectives

• Provide a challenging, positive, stimulating and secure learning community for students
• Contribute to cross-curricular work within the school
• Ensuring health and safety regulations are adhered to

Staff Development

• Inspire and motivate colleagues through his/her own passion for the subject
• Assume areas of responsibility as delegated by the Head of Department
• Ensure that appropriate in-service training is undertaken as required
• Participate in the extensive Teaching & Learning programme available

Curriculum and Timetable

• Planning and resourcing lessons
• Contributing willingly and significantly to departmental schemes of work
• Contributing willingly and significantly to extra-curricular activities
• Encouraging and supporting students in extra-curricular activities
• Maintaining attractive and relevant displays in classrooms and corridors

Academic Monitoring and Assessment

• Marking class and homework
• Writing reports
• Attending Parents’ Evenings
• Marking school examinations and extended projects

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The Haberdashers’ Boys’ and Girls' Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.