Teacher of Drama

Tkat (the Kemnal Academies Trust); Rowlands Castle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Free eye tests

Headspace app

Job summary

TKAT is seeking a dynamic Drama Teacher for a 1-year fixed-term maternity cover starting January 2027. The role covers KS3 and KS4, delivering engaging lessons and developing GCSE readiness within our vibrant Performing Arts Department.

We welcome ECTs or experienced practitioners, offer tailored mentoring, CPD, and a supportive team committed to high standards, wellbeing, and progression opportunities within the TKAT network.

Qualifications

• Evidence of consistently 'good' or better classroom teaching.
• Experience in or enthusiasm for working with students with SEN, using inclusive learning approaches.
• Supportive, team-oriented mindset with high expectations for student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Drama lessons across KS3–KS4, preparing students for GCSE.
• Foster inclusive learning and raise achievement for all ability levels.

Skills

Good classroom teaching

SEN inclusive learning

Team mindset

Job description

Teacher of Drama (1-Year Fixed-Term Maternity Cover - 4 Days a Week)

Company: TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust)

Salary: MPS/UPS (negotiable depending on experience)

Hours: Part-time

Location: Havant, PO9 5JD

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 5 Oct 2026

Closing date: 4 Nov 2026

Summary

Job Advert

Are you an enthusiastic, energetic, and dedicated Drama specialist looking for an inspiring teaching environment?

We are seeking a highly motivated teacher—whether an ECT starting their career or an experienced practitioner—to join our vibrant Performing Arts Department to cover a period of maternity leave starting in January 2027. As our Teacher of Drama, you will deliver engaging lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, preparing students of all ability levels for GCSE success. You will have the tenacity and creative vision to raise achievement, foster a love for the creative arts, and ensure every student fulfills their potential.

What We Are Looking For:

• Evidence of consistently 'good' or better classroom teaching.
• Experience in or a strong enthusiasm for working with students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), using creative approaches to inclusive learning.
• A supportive, team-oriented mindset with high expectations for student outcomes.

Why Join Our School?

• Unrivalled Support: Tailored mentoring and coaching, particularly suited to an ECT seeking a supportive start in a close-knit secondary school.
• Professional Growth: Extensive ongoing CPD and leadership development opportunities throughout your contract.
• Welcoming Culture: Join a collaborative, warm, and highly motivated Performing Arts team that values innovation, staff well-being, and work-life balance.
• An excellent opportunity for career progression, both within the school and the Trust, as you demonstrate high quality education in the classroom;
• A positive and optimistic working environment focused on student progress and high standards of achievement and behaviour;
• An ambitious leadership team with a clear vision for the school;
• The resources and facilities to continue to improve students' progress;
• The ability to complete a NPQ through the Trust (TKAT);
• Opportunities to further develop your Leadership Skills
• Eligibility to purchase a Blue Light card
• TKAT is a Disability Confident Employer
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye tests
• Free access to the Headspace app
• Employee Assistance Programme - free and confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

Additional Information

We would encourage any potential applicants to visit us. Please contact Ashleigh Newland on 02393 063 592 or email [e-mail] if you would like a tour of the school.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications. If you have not had any communication within 10 days of the closing date, please take this as confirmation that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Flexible Working

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT, we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to support a positive work-life balance.

Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse

TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations, and accomplishments, and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.

Access to Interview

Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview, please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are, and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and the workplace.