Teacher (Drama or Music) (Watton)

Inspiration Trust; Tetford, Watton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Norfolk is seeking a part-time Teacher of Drama or Music. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, contributing to student development, and supporting curriculum improvements. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree with Qualified Teacher Status and experience in a secondary school setting. Applications from Early Careers Teachers are welcome. This role comes with various benefits including generous holiday entitlement and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Retail Benefits

Corporate membership of the Norwich Theatre Royal

Salary sacrifice schemes

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Ability to teach Drama and/or Music in a secondary school setting.
• Experience supporting personal development of pupils as a form tutor.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements for teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and support student progress.
• Contribute to curriculum development and improvement.
• Monitor and motivate students to achieve their best.

Skills

Teaching experience

Passion for education

Knowledge of Equal Opportunities and Child Protection

Education

Degree with QTS

Job description

Overview

Salary: Qualified Teachers Pay Scales: Main Pay Scale (MPS) to Upper Pay Scale (UPS)

Part Time: 13 hours per week (0.4 FTE) (Working days can be discussed at interviews)

Start Date: January 2026

Please indicate within your application whether you prefer to teach Drama and/or Music.

Wayland Academy is seeking to appoint an inspiring Teacher (Drama or Music). If you are an excellent teacher who is passionate about education and excited about continuing to develop your practice, we want to hear from you. Applications from Early Careers Teachers are welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a team that delivers a broad, balanced, and inclusive curriculum for students.
• Monitor and support students’ progress and development and contribute to raising standards and attainment, while motivating and challenging students to achieve their best.
• Work with the department to contribute to improving and developing current curriculum resources.
• Ensure pupils receive an excellent education through the delivery of high-quality teaching.
• Monitor and support overall progress and development of students as a teacher and contribute to raising standards of student attainment.
• Offer active support for the School’s Policy and Procedures.

Qualifications

• An appropriate degree and other qualifications required for the award of QTS. Qualified Teacher Status (trainees should be on track to achieve QTS before taking up the post).
• Experience of teaching the subject in a secondary school across the 11-16 age range.
• Experience of the wider role of a teacher in the personal development of pupils, including the main responsibilities of a form tutor.
• Knowledge of the statutory requirements concerning Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, SEND and Child Protection.

About Wayland Academy and Inspiration Trust

Wayland Academy is an oversubscribed and high performing secondary school in the heart of Norfolk with a positive atmosphere and low staff turnover. In 2025 64% of students achieved grades 9-5 in English and mathematics and achieved a Progress 8 score of +0.61 in 2024, positioning the school as one of the highest performing secondary schools in Norfolk and Suffolk. Our curriculum vision reflects the role of the Academy in the community, promotes understanding and enrichment and values our students' reading, vocabulary and fluency in speech and written word. We take the learning and pastoral care of our students very seriously to give them confidence in the world.

We are part of the Inspiration Trust, which believes in giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people. The Trust is a Multi Academy Trust with 17 schools, focused on delivering high-quality professional development for staff and opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners.

Benefits and Structure

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Teachers' Pension Schemes with generous employer contributions
• Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Retail Benefits offering discounts with many shops and suppliers
• Corporate membership of the Norwich Theatre Royal
• Salary sacrifice schemes (home technology, smartphones, healthcare plans, including Dental insurance and Gym membership discounts)
• Free Parking (on most sites)
• Some benefits are available following successful probation

Application details

If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Julie Amys, PA to Principal ([e-mail]).

Closing date for applications: 9am on Wednesday 1st October 2025

Interview date: Thursday 9th October 2025

Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.