Teacher of Drama - One Year Fixed Term Contract

Monk's Walk School; Digswell; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Wellbeing days

Staff wellbeing group

Flu vaccination

Job summary

Monk’s Walk School is seeking a Teacher of Drama to join a forward-looking department and support high standards in GCSE and A Level drama.

This one-year fixed-term maternity cover offers a chance to contribute to thriving extra-curricular provision and to work in a supportive, wellbeing‑focused environment with flexible options and wellbeing initiatives.

Job description

Monk’s Walk is a high‑performing, oversubscribed secondary school seeking to appoint a Teacher of Drama to help raise standards even further. This position is for a one-year fixed term contract to provide maternity cover.

You would be joining a forward-looking, ambitious and supportive department. Drama is a popular option at both GCSE and A Level and outcomes in drama are very good. Extra-curricular provision is strong, and we would be looking to our new colleague to contribute to that provision.

The school offers a supportive, wellbeing‑focused environment, including flexible working options, a 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing INSET days, a staff wellbeing group, and a free annual flu vaccination.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will need to obtain references and conduct online searches in advance of interview for any candidate short‑listed. All job offers are subject to satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. Please note it is an offence to apply for a role where the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.