Teacher of Drama and Film (Maternity Cover)

 Are you ready to ignite curiosity and passion in the next generation of performers?

Whether you are an experienced teacher or newly qualified just starting your career, we would love to hear from you.

 We are excited to invite applications for a Teacher of Drama & Film to join our vibrant Performing Arts department on a maternity cover basis. We are a dynamic and inclusive school dedicated to academic excellence and the holistic development of our students. Our Performing Arts department plays a vital role in fostering creativity, confidence, and teamwork within our diverse student community.

The Role

As our Drama and film Teacher, you will:

• Deliver engaging and innovative Drama lessons to students at KS3 and KS4.
• Deliver engaging and innovative film lessons to students at KS4.
• Inspire creativity, self-expression, and confidence in students of all abilities.
• Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality lessons that align with the school’s curriculum and standards.
• Support and direct extracurricular activities, including school productions and drama clubs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to contribute to the wider Performing Arts program and school community.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds QTS and has a relevant degree or qualification in Drama or Performing Arts.
• Has experience teaching Drama at KS3 and KS4
• Has experience teaching Film at KS4 is desirable
• Is passionate about the performing arts and its role in developing students’ confidence and skills.
• Demonstrates excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Is adaptable, reliable, and committed to upholding the school’s ethos and values.

About us

We are a vibrant school committed to providing an exceptional education for all students. We are absolutely dedicated to achieving a 'Good' outcome in our first Ofsted inspection and to fostering high aspirations and academic attainment for every learner. You will benefit from being part of the wider KGA family, which offers a wealth of professional development opportunities, a supportive network of colleagues, and the chance to collaborate with outstanding teachers across the Group. We firmly believe to succeed we must take risks. Providing a supportive but challenging environment to staff and students is vital. However, we also hold that we are only as strong as our weakest member and so share a collective responsibility for success, as well as preventing failure. 

Benefits of joining King's Academy Group

• Exceptional professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Be part of a growing and ambitious school within a successful academy trust

To find out more about the benefits of working at KGA, please visit https://www.kingsacademies.uk/  

Application Procedure:

To apply please visit the vacancies page HERE and register for an online account to complete the application form. If you have a saved application, please apply by selecting Read More, Log in, Apply, and Submit. Please note you are not able to apply from the dashboard. The recruitment process is managed through your online account. 

Where a role receives a high volume of applicants, we may need to occasionally close a vacancy before the published closing date of the advert. Interviews may be arranged as suitable applications are received.

Any offer of employment will be conditional on receipt of recruitment checks including proof of right to work in the UK and a clear enhanced DBS check.

King’s Group Academies pursues a policy of equality of opportunity.