Teacher of Drama (Maternity Cover)

MAYFLOWER HIGH SCHOOL; Billericay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A comprehensive school in Billericay is seeking a Teacher of Drama for maternity cover, required from April 2026. Ideal candidates are either Early Careers teachers or experienced teachers who can teach across a broad age and ability range. The position offers full-time or part-time opportunities within a supportive and thriving educational environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic Teacher of Drama.
• Suitable for Early Careers teacher or experienced teacher.

Responsibilities

• Teach Drama across the age and ability range.

Skills

Enthusiasm for teaching

Ability to teach across age and ability range

Job description

Teacher of Drama (Maternity Cover)

Mayflower High School, Billericay
Job Ref No. ECC4471-580S
Position Type: Teacher
Pay Range: TMS
Position Start Date: 13/04/2026
Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time
Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 07/12/2025 Midnight
Date of Interviews: .

Job Description

0.8 or Full-time Teacher of Drama (Maternity Cover)

TMS (inclusive of Outer Fringe)

Required April 2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Drama to join a successful department. The candidate will be expected to teach across the age and ability range. The post is suitable for an Early Careers teacher or experienced teacher.

Information about the School

Mayflower High School is a happy, thriving and inclusive 11-18 comprehensive school which provides all students the opportunities with which to succeed. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share in this commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references. An online check will be carried out on shortlisted applicants.

Staff development, at all levels, is very important with an extensive programme of professional development which offers a whole range of opportunities for colleagues to develop their potential.

Further details are available on the school's website at www.mayflowerhigh.essex.sch.uk. Please apply via the Application Form found under Vacancies and note that CVs alone are not acceptable.

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

HR Office
Mayflower High School
Stock Road, Billericay
Essex, CM12 0RT

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