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You will be producing vibrant, compelling digital and print content that brings our brand to life, from brochures and campaigns to web graphics and signage. This role is perfect for a designer who combines creative flair with a solid technical grounding, works confidently from concept to delivery, and thrives under pressure. You should be a natural collaborator with an eye for detail, a passion for visual storytelling, and crucially, someone who brings positive energy to the team.

The school prides itself on its warm and welcoming community, inclusive of all staff. Our teaching staff work alongside the operational teams to ensure the smooth running of the school. We value the contribution of all team members. Through involvement in the co-curricular programme all those who work with us can bring their passions to work. Developing our talent is important to us. Access to training and professional development is available and encouraged. Our reward packageincludes: Generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme Access to onsite gym Employee Assistance Programme Employee Benefits Programme, including discounted access to health insurance, financial well-being products, cycle to work and electric car schemes as well as discounts to a number of major retailers Fee discount A three course lunch is provided during term time We are seeking a dynamic, inspirational and well-qualified Head of Drama to join a thriving and vibrant department from January 2025 (although an October HT start would be welcomed if possible). Our new Head of Drama will set the direction for the Drama Department, ensuring our young people will continue to receive an exceptional education in Drama; and will stage a variety of productions throughout the school year. The Post We are looking to appoint a full-time teacher, with experience of teaching across the full age and ability range. The Department is made up of the Head of Department, one other fulltime member of the teaching staff and a LAMDA teacher, who provides all LAMDA instruction. You would be expected to work closely with the Music Department concerning Musical Theatre and the school musical. This is an excellent opportunity to undertake a teaching role in a vibrant and popular Drama Department, in a highly successful school. The Head of Drama is also a full member of the Heads of Department committee, which meets frequently to set the academic agenda for the Senior School. Drama Department Details Curriculum In Geits (P7), pupils learn basic staging through practical and theoretical interpretation, including character development and storytelling skills. Pupils in Term 2 are immersed in project work (script), allowing pupils their first opportunity to experience small-scale theatrical performances. In 2nds, (S1) pupils develop their practical and theory understanding of voice, movement and production skills. Pupils in Geits/2nds Drama are expected to attend the theatre at least once a year. In 3rds (S2) pupils begin their curriculum further developing skills from a range of sources following the structure of National 4 Drama. This incudes digital literacy skills to develop short-form movies and further development of production skills, leading to extended group performances where drama and production skills are assessed practically and theoretically. Pupils are expected to attend at least one theatre production a year and complete an evaluation of performance. In 4ths (S3)-AH, pupils follow the SQA programme of National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher qualifications, with pupils being presented for directing, production and acting every year. Pupils are also presented for LAMDA examinations in acting, public speaking, reading for performance, mime and musical theatre. Facilities The main venue for large-scale theatrical productions within the School is within the fully equipped and versatile Magnusson Theatre (seats 250). Academic drama teaching, rehearsals and smaller-scale productions take place in the classroom upstairs or in the Magnusson Centre. There is a designated costume and properties area within the department. The classroom is used as a flexible makeup and green room, prior to productions. The School's city centre location means that it is easy for groups to visit the professional theatres within the City of Edinburgh and the surrounding area. The following is a guide to the key responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list: The teaching of Drama from Geits (P7) up to Advanced Higher Level. Promote and oversee the teaching of dance within the School. The promotion of drama in its widest sense: for a vibrant schedule of productions within school and for frequent opportunities to visit the theatre or for relevant visits to school by experts from the world of drama. Oversight of LAMDA lessons, ensuring the weekly timetable is well publicised and that examination entries are arranged. Work collaboratively with our commercial team, AccessEA, to maximise use of drama spaces for external lets. The responsibilities common to all Heads of Dep artment also include: All matters relating to the teaching and examining of subject areas administered by the Department. Contributions to and leading the highest quality teaching and learning up to and including 7ths (S6), throughout the Senior School. All aspects of the fabric and resources of the Department. Matters relating to the recruitment, welfare, discipline, and performance of those staff members whose timetable lies wholly or partly within the Department. Contribute to and promote the collegiate philosophy, which underpins departmental activities at the Edinburgh Academy, delegating responsibilities as appropriate. Support colleagues in their professional development and contribute to the school Professional Review process. Matters relating to the administration of the Department's share of the academic budget, and any other departmental finance that may be required. Matters of inter-departmental or whole school concern, including health and safety issues, the internal ethos and external image of the school. Promote and protect children's welfare in all aspects of their contribution to school life and follow school Health and Safety guidelines. Contribute to the Department's co-curricular activities and participate in the wider school programme of co-curricular activities. Duties and responsibilities associated with all teachers at the Edinburgh Academy are: To plan, prepare and teach lessons to all assigned pupils according to their educational needs. To assess, record and report on the progress of the pupils within the guidelines written in the Staff Handbook. To engage with the wider School Curriculum in a manner which is consistent with the ethos of the School. To carry out such administrative and other routine tasks as outlined in the Staff Handbook. To demonstrate a commitment to both individual professional development and to the developing curriculum in the School. To carry out any other duties and to assume any other responsibilities as the Rector shall from time-to-time reasonably request. To be conscious at all times of the importance of the external image of the School and to act in a professional and constructive manner with pupils, parents and external agencies. To play a full part in the co-curricular life of the School. Reporting The Head of Drama will report to the Depute Rector (Academic) on all aspects of classroom management, timetabling, teaching and learning, reporting and pupil discipline. The ideal candidate for this post will be someone who has a genuine love of the dramatic arts, and enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues across other departments to provide our students with the best possible education. They would also possess the following: E= Essential; D= Desirable GTCS registered (or ability to be) with an appropriate degree and relevant teaching qualifications, able to teach from P7 up to Advanced Higher level - E Excellent organisational and communication skills - E Able to work as part of a team as well as under own initiative - E Experience of working collaboratively with internal and external suppliers - E Experience in managing budgets - D Proficient in using IT as part of classroom activity where appropriate, but also in communicating with colleagues, parents and students and organising productions and trips - E A passion for the role of drama and performance in promoting the overall well-being of children - E GTCS Registration is essential, as indicated above. If you do not have this, you must make enquiries with the GTCS regarding your eligibility for registration. Please ensure to mention in your application as to whether you are registered with GTCS, and if not, whether you are in the process of registering or are confident you are eligible for registration. You must also have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, The Edinburgh Academy cannot offer visa sponsorship for this post.

The successful candidate will be an energetic and inspirational teacher who will have the ambition to develop the teaching of A-level History of Art at Queen's. We would be very pleased to hear from candidates who would, in addition to History of Art teaching, be interested in leading on our EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) and PQ (Project Qualification). These are an important part of student provision to facilitate development of research skills across the College. History of Art is a popular and long-standing A-level subject at Queen's taught by a department comprising two teachers. Delivery of the course builds strongly on our location, a few minutes' walk from the Wallace Collection and close to all the main galleries of central London, trips to which are organised regularly. There is also a popular residential trip to Italy, which has become a well-established part of our co-curricular programme. Results at A-level are consistently strong, and a number of Sixth Form students choose to continue with the subject at degree level. Queen's College, London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo the requisite pre-employment procedures, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. During the shortlisting process, Queen's College, London will consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence. Queen's College, London recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Do you want to teach small class sizes? Do you want to teach motivated students? Are you passionate about making Business and Economics? If you answered 'Yes!' to those questions, then this could be the job for you. Padworth College is seeking to appoint a full time Head of Business and Economics. The Head of Business and Economics is a new and key position at Padworth, responsible for driving excellence in teaching, learning, and curriculum development within the department. This is an exciting time for Padworth as we look to develop our reputation for excellence in Business and Economics. We already have many links with local businesses including Henly Business School, and we want to grow those links so that students leave Padworth ready to thrive at university and beyond. About Padworth College: Padworth College is an international boarding school which prepares students aged from 14 to 19 from a wide range of nationalities for entry into the British universities. We are expanding our provision to be able to offer a bespoke course which supports students who need to improve their English before moving on to take GCSEs, A Levels or IFY courses. Responsibilities: Act as a tutor, working with students to set academic targets and support learners in meeting them. Take on significant responsibility for the safeguarding and welfare of students. Deliver outstanding teaching and learning outcomes. Experience and Qualifications: The ideal candidate should hold a degree in Business, Economics, or a related subject. They should hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a proven track record of delivering outstanding teaching and learning outcomes. They must have a deep knowledge of Business and Economics, with the ability to inspire students and staff alike. Reporting to: Deputy Head (Academic) and Principal Salary: This will be based on the Padworth College scale and will depend on qualifications and experience. Teachers will also be part of the College's pension scheme. Hours of work: The teaching load is up to 21 hours per week, the College day has 8x45 minute lessons per day. Timetabled teaching is from Monday to Friday. The College day is 08:30-16:45 Monday to Friday. In addition, teachers are expected to do one evening per fortnight until 20:15 supporting prep and 2 Sundays per term. Contract: This is a Full-time post from September 2025 Teachers are required to carry out general duties and responsibilities in addition to their teaching and pastoral responsibilities. Interested candidates who would like more information are invited to contact Crispin Dawson, Principal, by email at To apply please visit Current Vacancies page of the College's website where you can find further details and the College's application form. Closing Date: 10am on Friday 21st February 2025 Padworth College, including Padworth Summer School implements safeguarding protocols in all aspects of our working practices and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service, this may include social media checks.

The Faculty of Sport is growing at Bury Grammar School, and this is an exciting role for an ambitious and talented individual to develop this outstanding area and take it to the next level. With plans to introduce the Level 2 Sports Leader award at Key Stage 4 and BTEC Sport to our Sixth Form portfolio, we are seeking an experienced Teacher of Physical Education who is equally committed to a full enrichment programme as they are to curriculum PE. The successful candidate will be a sportsperson of proven ability, required to lead and coach at least one sport to an elevated level, and who will be confident officiating in at least two of BGS's major sports. They will set the standards and the vision for a successful faculty and will have line-management responsibilities for other members of the Sports Faculty. They will lead the work of boys' 11-18 Sport and support the sporting provision of other areas of the school. This is a high-profile and rewarding position in a leading co-educational day school. The Faculty of Sport is energetic, supportive, collegiate, and enjoys some enviable facilities. The post holder will be required to review the effectiveness of current provision, assessing strengths, changing patterns of pupil participation, and areas for development. They will ensure a cohesive and broad-minded approach to school sport and develop and deliver the overall strategy of the faculty. The role requires strong leadership, organisation, communication, and collaboration skills and will entail developing existing and new links with clubs, societies, professional bodies, and people outside the school, for the benefit of the school and its community. Interested candidates are encouraged to speak to the Principal or Deputy Principal.

The Languages Department at Sydenham High is a dynamic and strong department comprising a mixture of full-time and part-time members of staff, some of whom have other responsibilities in the school. In a selective school, it is a pleasure to stimulate and inspire the students' bright and alert minds, and Languages is a popular subject. The members of the Department therefore employ a variety of teaching methods in order to meet the aim of encouraging every girl to find success, enjoyment and satisfaction in their studies. There are four dedicated Languages classrooms in the school centred around the Languages Office. At Sydenham High School we teach four foreign languages (French, Spanish, Italian and German) from Year 7 to Year 13. In Year 7, girls are taught French in form groups. Towards the end of Year 7, the pupils will choose a second language which they will continue until the end of KS4. All pupils study a language at GCSE and some pupils will choose to study two languages at GCSE and a few continue to A Level. The AQA examination board is used for GCSE and girls are usually entered at the higher level. Last year 23% gained a grade 9 with 50% achieving a grade 8/9 in Spanish. The AQA syllabus is followed, and girls also have an additional weekly session with our language assistant. Teaching is supported by Clevertouch screens in all Languages classrooms, and course specific textbooks for GCSE and A Level. Pupils in all years have also access to various digital platforms to support their learning. We run many co-curricular clubs in the Languages department and are also offering trips locally but also abroad in all languages. Responsibilities: Show considerable initiative and be prepared to innovate both in the classroom and in the field. Be digitally literate and encouraged to develop personal digital skills. Teach a second language (ideally Italian or French) and take part in our co-curricular community. The role is full-time for the right candidate. Starting salary will depend on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a strong professional development programme. These benefits include: Access to extensive professional development opportunities Interest free training loans for qualifications Generous pension schemes Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to work scheme Free school lunches A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools Financial guidance and support Retail and lifestyle discounts 30 days annual leave for full-time support staff For more details, please contact or the School Office on . Applications should be received by 9am on Wednesday 19 February 2025. Recruitment is ongoing and we reserve the right to appoint at any time during the process. Early applications are therefore encouraged. References for candidates invited to interview will be taken before the interview. The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. GDST are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches, and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Reed's School is a fantastic place to work. Teachers and pupils alike flourish in its friendly, supportive, forward-thinking community. It is one of the leading Independent Day and Boarding Schools in the country and is proud to be providing an education for around 840 pupils, including a significant number who are funded by our charitable foundation. The school is all-boys from 11-16 and has a co-educational Sixth Form. Sport plays a significant role in the life of students at Reed's School, engaging a large, enthusiastic, and active sporting community. We are excited to be recruiting for a well-qualified and enthusiastic Head of Rugby to join our highly successful Sports Department. We are seeking to build on our recent success and continue to progress Reed's rugby by providing high-level coaching, developing our rugby culture alongside the players' technical skills, tactical understanding, and physical preparation. The Head of Rugby will lead the programme with the support of the Head Rugby Coach, specialist rugby coaches, members of the sports department, and an engaged team of academic staff members. The applicant will be expected to teach an academic subject. The closing date for this vacancy will be midday on Wednesday 26th February 2025 . Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a completed application as soon as possible. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate present themselves. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

HEAD OF ENGLISH September 2025 Are you passionate about English and eager to inspire? We are looking for a dedicated and dynamic individual to lead our English department, ensuring that our pupils achieve academic excellence and are well prepared for further studies. Our English department is dedicated to promoting and motivating progression in all areas of English. By providing diverse opportunities for students to engage with contemporary authors and poets, we aspire to shape the future of our students and inspire a love for English that will last a lifetime. Providing strong leadership to both teachers and students, the head of English will oversee the curriculum, manage departmental activities and contribute to the co-curricular and pastoral life of the school. We welcome applications from teachers with curriculum leadership experience and those aspiring leaders. We offer a competitive salary and all the benefits of working in a thriving independent school including a competitive salary, pension (currently through TPS ), life assurance, professional development, laptop, complimentary lunches during term time, onsite parking and a cycle to work scheme. Closing date: 9:00am Monday 24 February 2025 Interviews will be held on Thursday 6 March 2025 Please refer to the benefits section under our "working at Claremont" page of our website We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are fully committed to creating and sustaining a positive and supportive working environment free from discrimination where staff feel valued and respected. We value individuality and diversity and believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.