Head of Drama

Closing Date: 22 April 2022 Telephone: 01788 818208
Email: info@biltongrange.co.uk
Salary: Competitive
Employment Term: Full Time

Bilton Grange is a wonderful Prep School situated just south of Rugby; we currently have around 350 children, the largest the School has ever been. The Pre-Prep, housed in its own Edwardian buildings, caters for day children from age 3 (in ‘The Nest’) to Year 3 inclusive; Year 4 upwards are in the Prep and are a combination of day, boarding and flexi-boarding pupils. Presently, we have in the region of 50 full and weekly boarders, with another 35 flexi-boarding on a regular basis. It is possible, although uncommon, for children to commence boarding, whether flexi or fully, in Year 3.
We are recruiting for a Head of Drama to work across the school but with a pupil-facing focus on Year 4 and above. This is an exciting opportunity for a gifted teacher with insight, enthusiasm, flair and the personal qualities needed to win the confidence of staff, parents and children. Above all else the postholder will need to be committed to outstanding teaching and learning and to leading outstanding drama productions, all the time demonstrating an understanding of the busy nature of prep school life. We understand the pressures of modern life and the need for work life balance, but on the other hand learning community such as ours is at its most effective by everyone contributing wholeheartedly.
For more information and details of how to apply please visit https://www.biltongrange.co.uk/vacancies/
Closing date: 22 April 2022
Interview date: 29 April 2022
Anticipated start date: September 2022 or January 2023
Please Note
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).
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are key facets of our core ethos that ‘the Whole Person is the Whole point’.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age.
We have a comprehensive COVID-19 risk assessment for all on-site working to ensure the health and safety of staff and pupils.
Recruitment Agencies
We have a team of internal recruiters and advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance, we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.
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