Job Details

Hours of work: Teachers' full time hours Working pattern: Full-time Fixed term for: Maternity cover up to 12 months

Closing date: Friday 20 January 2017

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Willingdon Community School Broad Road Lower Willingdon Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9QX

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

We require a full-time Teacher of Drama to join our vibrant Media Arts Faculty for a maternity cover from June 2017. This is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding classroom practitioner. We are looking for a practitioner who will be able to enthuse, engage and challenge our students at all levels. This is an exciting post which will include the delivery of devising, practical and theoretical elements across KS3 and 4. Experience in teaching AQA GCSE would be an advantage.

Willingdon Community School is a high-achieving and over-subscribed (NOR 1000), 11-16, comprehensive school serving the Eastbourne area.  The school is committed to providing the opportunity for success, in its broadest sense, to all its students, taking pride in not just their academic achievement but in the qualities that make them successful citizens. Examination results at GCSE are consistently high with students of all abilities making good progress and adding significant value, regardless of their starting point.  In 2016 60% of students achieved 5 or more passes at grades A*-C including English and Maths and 95% of all students achieved 5 or more at A* – G including English and Maths.  In addition 34% of all results were at A*/A grades with 42% of students achieving 3 or more A*/A grades.

Willingdon Community School is a lead partner with 2 other local schools in a Teaching School, leading on the development of new teachers and CPD more widely.  The school has an outstanding record for the quality of its training for all staff, regardless of their experience, and takes pride in developing its staff as outstanding teachers and preparing them for the next step in their career.  Training opportunities are extensive and all staff are engaged in some aspect of research and development.         

Additional Information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). 

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.