GCSE Drama Teacher — Maternity Cover (Jan 2027)

The Balcarras Trust; Leckhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The High School Leckhampton, part of The Balcarras Trust, seeks a Drama specialist to cover maternity leave from January 2027. You will hit the ground running, preparing GCSE Drama for its students.

The role requires strong subject knowledge and the ability to integrate drama with broader school life. You will join a collaborative team and lead Drama initiatives, ensuring high-quality teaching and substantial student progress as the department grows.

Qualifications

• Outstanding knowledge and understanding of Drama.
• Excellent classroom practice in teaching GCSE Drama (AQA).
• Ability to teach English to KS3 and GCSE.
• Demonstrates high standards of professional conduct.
• Ability to establish and lead a team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Supportive of the school's ethos and department.

Responsibilities

• Teaching drama at KS3 and KS4 (including 1 Year 11 GCSE group and 1 Year 10 GCSE group).
• Ensure Drama curriculum is implemented with outstanding progress for all pupils.
• Ensure Drama teaching is engaging, appropriately challenging and progress-focused.
• Provide feedback to parents at Parents' evenings and in reports.
• Stay updated on pedagogical developments in Drama to ensure effectiveness.
• Implement the department's policies (Assessment & Homework).
• With the exams officer, check exam entries.
• Order resources using the department budget.
• Maintain materials, equipment and Health & Safety standards.
• Keep Drama displays engaging and up-to-date.
• Maintain positive behaviour in lessons and manage disciplinary matters.
• Organise a rich programme of extra-curricular opportunities.
• Support the annual School Production (February 2027 – Beauty and The Beast).
• Collaborate with Operations Manager to maintain Drama facilities (lighting and sound).
• Lead extension, revision and intervention programmes.
• Be a role model for staff and pupils.
• Respond to enquiries from pupils, parents and staff about Drama.
• Contribute to the school website, newsletters and publications to raise Drama's profile.
• Represent Drama at Open Evenings and promote it school-wide.

Skills

Outstanding knowledge of Drama

Excellent classroom practice in GCSE

English teaching to KS3/GCSE

Lead a team

Professional development

School ethos

Safeguarding understanding

Job description

The High School Leckhampton, part of The Balcarras Trust, seeks a Drama specialist to cover maternity leave from January 2027. You will hit the ground running, preparing GCSE Drama for its students.

The role requires strong subject knowledge and the ability to integrate drama with broader school life. You will join a collaborative team and lead Drama initiatives, ensuring high-quality teaching and substantial student progress as the department grows.