This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Drama graduate with a passion for theatre and the performing arts to begin a rewarding career in teaching at a leading independent school.
As a graduate teacher trainee, you will complete a PGCE course with the University of Buckingham, leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). During your training year, you will teach a reduced timetable whilst benefiting from comprehensive mentoring and support from our experienced staff. You will also have the opportunity to undertake teaching placements within a different school setting.
You will join a well-resourced Drama department, with excellent facilities including a fully equipped 300-seat theatre. There is also the highly flexible Williams Studio in which small-scale Drama clubs, professional productions, music, and practical teaching take place.
All members of our teaching staff at Uppingham contribute fully to the life of our seven-day week boarding community, including involvement in co-curricular activities, events and pastoral responsibilities as a House Tutor.
We are looking for a well-qualified Drama graduate with a strong academic background and excellent subject knowledge. You will be a dynamic character with good communication and interpersonal skills, who is capable of building an appropriate rapport with pupils.
What we offer:
When you join us, you become part of a community that appreciates and supports its team members. You will enjoy a range of benefits that reflects our appreciation:
* 50% Contribution towards premiums for the school’s private health scheme
* Discount on School fees
* Discount at a local nursery in Uppingham
* 25% Discount on holiday club fees for children of Uppingham staff
* Westfield healthcare
* Westfield Rewards which gives discounts at various retailers, gyms, cinemas, and restaurants
* Contributory pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* In house Occupational Health Service
* Membership to dual-use Sports Centre (with a £25 annual joining fee)
* Free staff lunches during term-time
* Free annual Flu vaccinations
* Complimentary staff ticket for select School performances
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
* Recognised as a “Mindful” employer
* Recognised as “Investors in Diversity”
For further details about this unique opportunity and to apply, please click the apply button.
Closing date: Friday 16th May 2025, 9.00am.
Interviews will take place Wednesday 21st May 2025.
Applications will be considered as they are received and an appointment may be made before the closing date. Please apply as soon as possible.
Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KSCiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.
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