Job Description

Glenalmond College

Perth and Kinross

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

07 September 2025

Apply by:

4 September 2025

Job overview

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The Position We are looking to appoint a full-time teacher of Drama and LAMDA specialist for a September 2025 start. The successful candidate should be able to teach drama from Year 1 to A-level and be registered or eligible to be registered with GTC Scotland. & lt;span style="font-size:11px;font-fami! ly:'Josefin Sans', sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;">The CollegeFounded in 1847 by William Gladstone and others, Glenalmond College is a fully co-educational boarding and day school, set in the stunning Perthshire countryside and enjoying magnificent grounds of over 300 acres in an unrivaled setting at the foot of the Grampian hills. The principal point of entry is at 13 but we have a small Second Form group which is geared towards those transferrin g at 12 from the Scottish primary system. There are presently four boys' boarding houses and three girls' houses. The School has excellent academic and co-curricular facilities. In addition to cricket, rugby and lacrosse pitches, there are tennis courts, squash courts, a grass athletics track, a nine-hole golf course, a swimming pool, a sports hall and an all-weather playing surface. The Robin Thomson Theatre building is the venue for our drama and musical productions. The School has a strong CCF contingent, an outstanding Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme and a Community Service programme that operates locally on a regular! basis.&l! t;/span>The DepartmentThe Drama Department at Glenalmond is an exciting place to be and the successful applicant will join the Head of Drama in delivering Dra ma lessons throughout the age ranges at both Glenalmond and Craigclowan Prep School and assisting with productions, clubs, and events. Drama at Glenalmond plays an important role within the College and recent productions include 'Audience & Confusions', 'The Railway Children', 'Little Shop of Horrors' and 'Treasure Island', which is being performed in May. The department is also developing resources so that pupils can get involved in set design, lighting, sound, make-up, and costume. All pupils take part in Drama as part of their curriculum in Second and Third Form with many going on to study at GCSE and A Level. Pupils also participate in the renowned London Academy of Music and Drama Awards (LAMDA), and this is an area the College is keen to develop and foster further. LAMDA provides qualifications in communication and performance and inspires the next generation of confident communicators through examinations in drama, literature, and poetry. The ability t o teach LAMDA students and further develop t! his aspec! t of our provision would be an advantage. There are additionally excellent cross-curricular links with English, Music, and other departments as we work on our productions and a wide and varied range of extra-curricular opportunities provided for all students from House Drama, Theatre trips, and Events. The successful candidate will be expected to support and assist with the Drama Scholar programme which is being developed to recognise talent and ability. The a im is to offer a wide range of additional opportunities and professional support to develop pupils' appreciation and skills in drama and performance. The successful applicant will be an inspiring Drama specialist and be available from September. Interest amongst the pupils is high and there is scope for someone with imagination and drive to chal lenge pupils to benefit from and enjoy the s! ubject, w! hilst delivering to a high level. There is room and opportunity to innovate and contribute to the future direction of Drama at both Glenalmond and Craigclowan. It would be an advantage if the successful candidate was a qualified LAMDA specialist; the ability to teach up to GCSE is essential. The successful candidate should also possess appropriate IT skills and be able to demonstrate a love of the subject outside the classroom. Glenalmond and Craigclowan are welcoming and exciting places for both teachers and pupils to work; this is a wonderful opportunity for someone with real flair and enthusiasm to join the team. Package DescriptionWe offer:


o A competitive salaryo Contributory pen sion schemeo Free staff lunches during term timeo Employee assistance programmeo On site accommodationo Complimentary refreshments during hours of worko A great working environment as part of a developing team and the possibility of opportunities for the role to grow.o Fee concessions are available for staff children who attend Glenalmond and there are various reciprocal arrangements with local Prep schoolsMain ResponsibilitiesThe Role


o To teach an academic timetable as stipulated by the examination boardso To monitor pupil attendance and academic performance o To take responsibility for all aspects of teaching and learning in Drama within and beyond the curriculum o To ensure all pupils are motivated and are given opportunities to develop their creative talents i n a positive, innovative and effective working environmento To ensure that all departmental documentation is collated and securely managed with Data Protection in mind and available for inspection when requiredo A willingness to be committed to a boarding school ethos; the successful applicant will be expected to take a tutor group and assist with evening duties in a boarding house, normally one evening per week.o To teach an academic timetable of GCSE, Higher and A-level courses as stipulated by the examination boards. Teaching also takes place on Saturday mornings (except leave out weekends which occur twice per term).o To participate fully in the culture of the school which will include pastoral duties, boarding house duties, form tutor duties, extra-curricular responsibilities and other school duties. This includes Saturday afternoon extra-curricular responsibilities.The Ideal CandidatePersonal and Professional Qualities Sought


o A proven track record of excellence in the delivery of Dramao A candidate who will be able to work collaboratively and productively with staff from other disciplines when required.o A qualified teacher of Drama with a passion for the subject.o Ability to teach LAMDA o Ability to lead and inspire otherso Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal and listening skillso Excellent planning and organisational skillso An in-depth understanding of life in a Boarding Schoolo Demonstrable experience of pastoral care provision< ;/li>


o The ability to represent the school to parents, external agencies and professional bodieso A willingness to embrace continual, personal and professional development.About the school/organisationGlenalmond College is an inspiring pl ace to live and work. The community atmosphere and warmth of welcome are matched by the commitment and professionalism of our staff, who are key to the success of the school.Glenalmond welcomes boys and girls, aged 12 to 18, as boarders or day pupils. Most of our pupils are British, but we also have a number of pupils from up to 16 different countries around the world. There are up to 400 pupils at Glenalmond College, an almost even balance of boys and girls.Glenalmond offers a rigorous model of education with international currency. A curriculum of breadth and depth, balancing a core of facilitating subjects with a variety of options to inform, challenge and ignite passions and recognise developments in technology.Our purpose a t Glenalmond is to help make the world a bet! ter place! . That aim hasn't changed at all since our foundation way back in 1847, and we share Ralph Waldo Emerson's definition of success:"To laugh often and much...to appreciate beauty...to find the best in others, to leave the world a bit better...to know even one life has breathed easier because you lived."

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Glenalmond College

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Glenalmond College

Glenalmond, Perth
Perthshire
PH1 3RY
United Kingdom

+44 1738 842056

The College

is built on the south bank of the River Almond, from the north bank of which rise the Grampians. It is about 50 miles north of Edinburgh and 10 miles from both Perth and Crieff.

The College Buildings,

grouped round a cloistered quadrangle, comprise the Chapel, Hall, Library, houserooms and studies, study bedrooms, classrooms. A separate block houses additional classrooms, a purpose built Science Centre and a Theatre. A few yards away are the Art School and the Design and Technology Centre. Next to these are the Music practise rooms.



The Sports Complex consists of squash courts, a strength and conditioning suite, an indoor sports hall and a heated indoor swimming pool, fitness suite and an indoor .22 range.

Houses.

There are 4 houses for boys and 3 houses for girls. The organisation of all the Houses is the same, each having accommodation for resident Housestaff. Senior boys and girls have study-bedrooms or studies of their own.

Religion.

The College is an Episcopalian foundation and has a splendid Chapel. However all denominations are welcomed.

Admission.

Boys and girls enter the College between the ages of 13 and 14 via the Common Entrance Examination or Entrance Scholarship papers. Pupils leaving Primary Schools may qualify by tests and examinations for junior entry at rising 12. Girls and boys may also qualify for entry into the Lower Sixth, or at other points during their school career.

Curriculum.

In the first 3 years all pupils take a wide range of subjects up to the GCSE with English, Mathematics, a modern language and the 3 Sciences as core subjects. Greek, Spanish, German, Art, Drama, Music, Design/Technology, History, Geography, Latin, Computer Science, Physical Education are optional subjects to GCSE and beyond. Each pupil is guided by a tutor.


The Sixth Form provides specialist courses in Arts and Sciences leading to GCE A-Level and also a selection of SQA Higher Levels. Lectures from outside speakers on social, economic and cultural subjects of topical interest take place regularly.


Economics, Business Studies, Theatre Studies, History of Art, and Politics are now fully established in the Sixth Form.

Careers.

Over 90% of pupils qualify for entry to university; some go direct to professional careers, industry, the Services, etc. Great emphasis is placed on careers guidance: careers talks, visits and advice along with a well-stocked careers room assist pupils in their choice. Most pupils take careers aptitude tests at age 16.

Art, Drama and Music.

Music plays a central part in the life of the school: there is an Orchestra as well as smaller String, Woodwind and Brass Groups. A large Choir and Choral Society perform at the College, in Perth and in Edinburgh. The Concert Society arranges recitals and concerts at the College; frequent visits are made to concerts in Perth and elsewhere. There is a Pipe Band.


The Drama and Art departments flourish, in conjunction with the well-established Design and Technology Centre. Art, Music as well as Design/Technology form part of the normal curriculum and can be taken at GCSE and A level.

Games and Recreations.

Rugby, Hockey and Lacrosse are played in the Michaelmas Term and there is a wide variety of activities to choose from in the Lent Term including Football. In Summer Term the sports are Cricket, Athletics, Shooting, Tennis and Golf. Shooting on the Miniature Ranges takes place during the two winter terms. There is a large indoor heated Swimming Pool and pupils are trained in personal survival and Lifesaving. There are also Squash Courts, Tennis Courts, a private Golf Course, and two full-size all-weather pitches for hockey and tennis.


During the Summer, pupils have the opportunity to explore the hills and the neighbouring countryside.

Combined Cadet Force.

There is a contingent of the Combined Cadet Force which has strong links with the Armed Forces and the Royal Regiment of Scotland (Black Watch Battalion) in particular. The ceremonial dress, as worn by the Pipe Band for example, is the Highland dress with the Murray of Atholl tartan.


Army and Air sections, with a Pre-Service section for Junior Pupils, are organised on the basis of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Shooting and Adventure Training figure prominently; pupils may also be engaged on Conservation, Community Service Work or Mountain Awareness Group.

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