Teacher of Drama

The high calibre of staff that we appoint help to shape our unique, vibrant school and are highly valued. As we grow, we seek to recruit professionals who are genuinely excited about teaching, who are continuously looking to develop their practice and who will complement our existing staff.

**Applicants for the position should**:

- have knowledge, experience and a passion for teaching Drama at Key Stage 3, IGCSE and A-Level (or equivalent)
- have a passion for the Performing Arts and experience of leading performances and productions
- be an excellent classroom practitioner who sets high expectations for students
- have excellent communication skills to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team
- possess humour, energy and the ability and willingness to go above and beyond, positively contributing to the development of our school.
- exhibit competency in the use of educational technologies
- be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (this is a requirement of the Ministry of Education)

**General Responsibilities**:

- The teaching of Drama to students who are predominantly in the age range 11-18 years. (A willingness to teach some Upper Primary would be desirable but not essential)
- Managing an effective, orderly and safe learning environment.
- Motivating children to be passionate about Drama and Performing Arts.
- Developing formulated schemes of work.
- Keeping detailed records of progress of individual students.
- Differentiating class work as necessary to meet the differing ability needs of all children.
- Reporting to parents in accordance with the agreed guidelines.
- Arranging regular Drama performances in school assemblies, etc.
- Working as part of a team with other members of the Performing Arts Department to arrange end of term and end of year performances to a high standard.
- Liaising with the Student Support Team with regard to individual students who may have exceptional needs, to ensure that those needs are understood, planned for and met.
- Attending and contributing to meetings of a professional nature as and when required.
- Contributing to the strengthening of the parent-teacher partnership in individual and whole school initiatives as and when required.
- Making a positive contribution to the development of the School.
- Be responsible for all KS4 and KS5 Drama, follow the agreed curriculum and prepare students for their external examinations.

**Other responsibilities**:

- Actively supporting the ethos of the school and the Head of Department
- Actively support and adhere to the Child Protection Policy, including attending annual training.
- Participate in rehearsals after school and weekends when it is necessary
- Collaborate in Performing Arts Assemblies and Productions
- Include your Curriculum Vitae, which can be submitted via the ‘additional documents’ option
- ** Applications should be addressed to the Principal, Mr James Worland.**

ISP is an equal-opportunity employer and will treat all applicants fairly and without discrimination. ISP reserves the right to appoint before the published closing date.
- _ Declaring that you are able to work with students in a way that promotes and safeguards their safety and welfare._
- _ Declaring that there is no reason that would prevent you from working with children at our school._
- _ Supportive of appropriate background checks that will be made._

In October 2017, we were awarded The International Schools Quality Mark (ISQM) Gold Level Accreditation and were identified as outstanding in all 8 assessed standards during the accreditation visit. We have retained our Gold Level accreditation at all subsequent visits including the latest in November 2021. The school is also a proud and active member of FOBISIA (Federation of British International Schools in Asia) and AIMS (Association of International Malaysian Schools) amongst others.

ISP is home to more than 1400 students from over 60 nationalities. Families are attracted to the community-based approach the school possess. Whilst academics are of the utmost importance, the school takes a great deal of pride in developing the character of its constituents and this is reflected in the vision and mission statements

**Principal**

James Worland

**Vision and Mission**

**Vision**

To facilitate a thriving school community where all individuals can flourish and positively impact the world around them.

**Mission**

Enabling our learners to achieve their full potential today and empowering them to become the global leaders of tomorrow by:

- promoting an ambitious culture of learning and curiosity
- placing wellbeing at the heart of daily endeavours
- purposefully creating meaningful connections
- proudly encouraging a sustainable lifestyle