Overview
Hadlow Rural Community School (HRCS) invites applications for a Teacher with Potential Leadership Responsibilities for Film / Drama at KS4. The role is rooted in English teaching with opportunities to lead in Film/Drama at KS4 for selected candidates. Start: January 2026. Location: Kent. Salary: UNQ/NQT/MPS with TLR2/3 negotiable + up to £5,000. HRCS combines a traditionally academic curriculum with a strong Land-based specialism and emphasizes high standards, wellbeing, and career progression.
Responsibilities
* Teach allocated pupils by planning and adapting teaching to achieve learning objectives.
* Develop and implement progression of learning by identifying clear objectives, planning, and assessing progress.
* Set challenging tasks, maintain high expectations, and build on prior attainment.
* Identify and plan for SEN and very able pupils; provide structure for lessons with appropriate pace and challenge.
* Use assessment effectively to cover programmes of study and monitor pupil progress.
* Maintain discipline in line with school procedures and promote good behaviour and homework standards.
* Ensure pupils acquire and consolidate subject knowledge and skills appropriate to KS4.
* Evaluate and improve own teaching through reflection and feedback.
* Provide effective deployment of classroom support where available.
* Deliver high-quality drama and/or film lessons at KS4 under leadership of the English Head of Department when applicable.
* Design and develop film and/or drama curriculums at KS4; plan, deliver, assess, and track pupil progress.
* Monitor, assess, record, and report pupil progress; prepare informative reports for parents.
* Contribute to curriculum development and departmental planning; support school-wide development priorities.
* Carry out pastoral duties as a form tutor and contribute to the Personal Development curriculum.
* Engage in professional development and contribute to CPD initiatives; potentially lead CPD for others.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
* Good honours degree (2:1 or better).
* Evidence of relevant CPD and ongoing professional development.
* Experience of teaching in secondary schools and a track record of good teaching and positive pupil outcomes.
* Ability to lead CPD for others and demonstrate leadership potential, including ability to teach film and/or drama at KS4.
* Thorough knowledge of the subject curriculum and assessment levels; ability to work as part of a team.
* Understanding of equal opportunities, safeguarding, and the importance of high standards of behaviour.
* Strong organisational skills, flexibility, enthusiasm, and commitment with high expectations of students.
What We Offer
* Supportive, small-class environment; strong emphasis on wellbeing and professional development.
* Career progression opportunities; a history of promoting leadership from within.
* Competitive salary with TLR opportunities and additional benefits.
* Access to differentiated appraisal targets and CPD; staff wellbeing initiatives.
* Engagement in a unique land-based educational ethos and a beautiful rural setting.
How to Apply
Application deadline: 9:00am, Wednesday 8 October 2025. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date. Applications should include a fully completed application form, a letter of application outlining how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the Person Specification, and how you will contribute to HRCS.
Address applications to the Headteacher and keep to no more than 2 sides of A4 (font size 11). For more details and to access the application form, visit HRCS vacancies page on the school website.
Contact and Location
Hadlow Rural Community School, Tonbridge Road, Hadlow, Tonbridge, TN11 0AU. Phone: 01732 498120. Accessible by A26, with local rail and bus services available in the area.
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