Closing: 5 May 2026
New College Worcester is a national residential school and college for children and young people aged 11 to 19 who are blind or vision impaired.
Prior experience of teaching students with vision impairment is NOT essential as full training will be provided by the college.
The purpose of the Head of Department is to provide leadership for the department, model exemplary practice and foster a culture where high-quality learning thrives. Through collaborative leadership, the post holder champions effective teaching, innovation and professional growth, ensuring that the department continually reflects on and improves its practice. Central to the role is the drive to raise student engagement and achievement, removing barriers to learning and ensuring every student is supported to reach their full potential. By building strong relationships, empowering staff, and maintaining high expectations, the Head of Department plays a pivotal role in shaping a department that is inclusive, ambitious and aligned with the values and vision of NCW.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Teaching, Learning and Student Experience
* Promote a love of Drama across curricular and extracurricular settings.
* Develop inclusive teaching strategies for students with visual impairments.
* Embed personalised learning to support confidence, independence and achievement.
* Co-ordinate, direct and produce plays, the school production, and wider Drama events across the school calendar.
Leadership of the Department
* Provide strategic direction aligned with NCW's ethos.
* Lead curriculum review and development.
* Maintain strong subject knowledge, including VI-Specific approaches.
Management Responsibilities
* Manage the Drama curriculum, resources and assessment.
* Oversee examination arrangements and modifications.
* Support NCW's national outreach work.
* Resources and Health and Safety
* Manage budgets and maintain safe, accessible equipment.
General Responsibilities
* Uphold NCW's statement of purpose, safeguarding and equal opportunities policies.
* Any other duties commensurate with the nature of the post and under the reasonable direction of the Principal.
The benefits of working at New College Worcester include
* Working in an inspiring and rewarding place alongside our exceptional students
* Teachers' Pension scheme
* Free use of the College swimming pool
* Free use of the state-of-the-art fitness facilities in our multi gym Fit4Purpose
* Continual professional development and training opportunities
* Free on-site parking
* Great value on-site catering facilities
* Staff wellbeing package
* New College Worcester is set in extensive grounds which overlook the Malvern Hills
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