Teacher - Performing Arts

Performing Arts Teacher  based in Oswestry, Shropshire offering a  salary of £24,300 to £26,600 FTE, depending on specialist qualifications.

Derwen College is an Ofsted “Outstanding” college. We support students with learning difficulties and disabilities to live the life they want and to be as independent as they can be. We work hard to develop the skills needed for employment and independent living - our aim is to recruit the best staff possible to deliver this first class experience to our students.

We are a Disability Confident employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for suitable applicants.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Performing Arts Teacher to join our College. The post would entail planning and delivery of relevant and challenging vocational/subject specific sessions and embedded functional skills for students across all programmes including support for work experience.

The key role responsibilities are:

• Management of learning environment including support staff and resources
• Teaching vocational / subject specific curriculum including performance and theatre and backstage production skills and the embedded functional skills
• Delivery of accreditation where appropriate
• Facilitating work experience sessions
• Provision and promotion of relevant IAG for student groups
• Baseline and ongoing assessment of students
• Timely administration work relating to teaching e.g. assessment reports, learning plans, progress reporting
• Development / use of appropriate and stimulating teaching resources including ILT
• Contribution to quality assurance of all aspects of Programme Area including involvement in Self -Assessment, Quality Improvement and compliance audits
• Contribution to curriculum / commercial development to ensure that Programme Area strands remain relevant and challenging including fostering effective partnerships e.g. Industry Champion / Competition activity
• Personal Tutor
• Safeguarding awareness and promote the welfare of young vulnerable adults
• Any other duties as reasonably requested

​Person Specification:

• Teaching qualification / Specialist Qualification
• Subject specific qualification relevant to Programme Area desirable
• Strong knowledge of the Performing Arts sector
• Relevant Industry Sector / commercial knowledge and experience
• Proven success of working within a similar role
• Knowledge of Ofsted framework / external quality standards
• Knowledge of Accreditation and RARPA
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects
• Outstanding communication skills with individuals/staff at all levels
• Highly motivated individual

We can offer the right candidate a well-resourced and modern working environment, situated in a beautiful rural setting.  We have a fantastic array of employee benefits including Derwen campus shopping and leisure facilities, final salary pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave and continual professional development.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and adults at risk and expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.