Teacher of Drama

Suffolk County Council; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

King Edward VI School in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a dynamic Teacher of Drama to help raise teaching quality and learning experiences for students. The role is a fixed-term contract to cover maternity from January 2027, working 0.6–0.8 of a full-time equivalent and paying within the Mid/Upper Pay Range scales.

The successful candidate will be passionate about Drama, capable of inspiring learners, and committed to comprehensive education.

Qualifications

• Passion for Drama and ability to inspire students.
• Commitment to comprehensive education and improving outcomes.
• Ability to work well in a team and contribute to school ethos.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Drama lessons to 11–16 students.
• Develop engaging schemes of work and assess student progress.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Drama teaching

Team player

Inspiring students

Education

QTS

Job description

• King Edward VI School
• Address: Grove Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3BH
• Salary: £34,069 - £52,835 per annum (pro rata), MPR - UPR (Mid Pay Range - Upper Pay Range) Qualified Teachers Pay Scales (England) Qualified Teachers Pay Scales (England)
• Hours: 0.6 - 0.8 FTE (Full Time Equivalent)
• Contract: Fixed Term Contract to cover Maternity leave from January 2027
• Reference: 5765

King Edward VI School are looking for an ambitious, reflective and talented Teacher of Drama who can help us to develop the quality of teaching at ourschool and ensure an even better learning experience for our students.

What you will need

We are seeking to appoint a person who:

• is passionate about Drama and is able to inspire our students with a similar love for the subject.
• is committed to comprehensive education, and to improving outcomes for young people.
• can work effectively as part of a team, and make a positive contribution to our ethos and values.

About us

King Edward VI CEVC School is a successful, oversubscribed 11-16 school with 1200 students on roll. We are situated in the historic town of Bury St Edmunds (‘the jewel in the crown of Suffolk’), surrounded by beautiful countryside - just over an hour by train to London, and with good links to the A14.

To find out more

Please read the Applicant Information Pack (pdf) and Application Guidance (word).

For further information you can read about our curriculum offering.

If you have any questions about the post, or would like to arrange a visit, do not hesitate to get in touch with either Poppy Stevens, Head of Drama, by emailing [e-mail] or Sarah Trueman, HR and Training Manager, by emailing [e-mail]

Closing date: 9.00 am, 4 December 2026.

Interview date: Week commencing 7 December 2026.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is also subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and children’s barred list check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the school.