Drama Teacher

ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities 1. To be responsible for the teaching rooms, performance areas and equipment in the drama department. 2. To devise the curriculum. 3. To be a pastoral tutor for a number of pupils. 4. To arrange for performances and events as required by SLT, especially taking charge of events in King’s Week. 5. To work closely with the music department. 6. To ensure that there are clear lines of communication with the school management, form teachers, tutors and especially with parents. 7. To be available to assist in recruiting and marketing events as required. 8. To complete other related and reasonable tasks assigned by the school management.Person requirements and CharacteristicsThe applicant/postholder should: have at least one relevant degreehave a teaching qualification and relevant teaching experiencehave good leadership skillsbe able to work in a teambe organised and efficientbe willing to be involved in wider aspects of school lifebe a good all-round communicator (able to speak and write English)be caring and supportive of students’ need and emotional development at all timesSchool Life and RoutinesAll teachers have shared responsibility for smooth daily running of the School as an entity – and for maintaining the general ethos, routine and pedagogy in line with the King’s School’s Aims and Ethos – as directed within reason by the school management. In so doing, they should:- ensure that the School’s rules and policies are maintained- attend School meetings and public events- support co-curricular events and activitiesSafeguarding, Student Welfare and Pastoral CareAll teachers:- must ensure that they are fully aware of policies and practices with regard to safeguarding and student welfare- must ensure that they adhere to the published systems- must be role models to all students at all times- must be prepared to do pastoral, tutorial work as designated by school leadershipApplicationsApplicants should be fully sympathetic with the King’s ethos – please look carefully at the school’s website. They should be highly professional but flexible in their approach, willing to take on a variety of tasks and fit into wider community life. It should be pointed out, however, that all foreign nationals must fulfil some key criteria to qualify for a work permit.This is a rolling process, and we shall consider all applicants as their applications are submitted.Complete EITHER the TES application form obtainable through the TES advertisement OR forward your own detailed resumé/curriculum vitae, with your qualifications and career fully itemised separately but in chronological order, to recruitment@kings-school.com.cnThe King’s School Shenzhen International is an equal opportunities employer. Employees enjoy equal opportunities (recruitment, training, promotion and socialisation, etc.), regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, disability, marital status and sexual orientation, etc.The King’s School promotes employment practice designed to eliminate discrimination. Therefore, our aim is:• To ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.• All job applicants will be treated equally and fairly in the recruitment process as stated in this policy.• The