Theatre & Drama Teacher

**Job Information**:
Date Opened

**10/14/2024***

Job Type

**Full time***

Industry

**Education***

Work Experience

**5+ years***

City

**OOTY***

State/Province

**Tamil Nadu***

Country

**India***

Zip/Postal Code

**643004***

**About Us**:

- The Good Shepherd International School, **India’s best fully residential**, international co-educational school, was founded by the late Dr. P.C. Thomas and Mrs. Elsamma Thomas in the year 1977. Originally known as the Good Shepherd Public School, it became an International School of the highest caliber of learning in the year 1995. Dr. P.C. Thomas and his wife Elsamma Thomas both started their careers as teachers themselves, which fostered their vision and goal to create the best educational institution in which a child can learn and grow.

**Job Title: Theatre and Drama Teacher (IBDP & TCL)**

**Location**: Good Shepherd International School, Ooty, Tamil Nadu
**Type**: Full-time

**About Us**:
Good Shepherd International School is a premier international boarding school nestled in the serene hills of Ooty, Tamil Nadu. We offer a holistic educational experience that combines academic excellence with rich extracurricular programs. Our school is an IBDP-accredited institution committed to fostering creative expression and global citizenship.

**Job Overview**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Deliver engaging and innovative **IBDP Theatre Arts curriculum**, facilitating both the theoretical and practical aspects of the program.
- Guide students through the **IBDP internal assessments** and prepare them for final performance projects, including research, staging, and self-reflection.
- Utilize **TCL Speech and Drama** methodologies to enhance students' artistic development and prepare them for **TCL examinations**.
- Direct and produce **school-wide theatrical performances** that reflect both classical and contemporary theatre traditions.
- Foster a creative, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment where students are encouraged to explore diverse performance styles, including **devised theatre, improvisation, physical theatre, and global theatre traditions**.
- Collaborate with the wider arts department to integrate drama and performance into school events, and contribute to extracurricular activities like drama clubs, festivals, and competitions.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to students interested in pursuing performing arts as a career, with a focus on international opportunities.

**Qualifications**:

- **
Master's degree** in Theatre Arts, Performing Arts, or related field.
- ** IBDP certification** in Theatre Arts with a minimum of **5 years’ teaching experience** in IBDP-accredited schools.
- ** TCL (Trinity College London) qualification** in Speech and Drama or Performing Arts.
- Demonstrated experience directing **student-led performances** and preparing students for graded exams or performances.
- Strong understanding of **global theatre traditions** and interdisciplinary approaches to drama education.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills.

**Preferred Skills**:

- Proficiency in integrating **multicultural theatre** into lessons and performances.
- Experience in working with diverse student populations in international school settings.
- Ability to inspire students through **dynamic teaching methodologies** and innovative practices in performance.
- Strong organizational skills to manage **performance projects, assessments, and productions**.

**Why Join Us?**
At Good Shepherd International School, you will be part of a thriving international community that values the arts as a crucial element of personal and academic development. We offer a collaborative environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to work in a world-class institution that supports creative expression at the highest level.

**Application Process**: