Job Introduction
Required from September 2025 (or April 2025 if possible)
We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Drama with the ability to deliver high quality teaching and learning across Key Stages 3 and 4.
The School is committed to the importance of the Expressive Arts curriculum for all students. The Drama Department is well-resourced and housed in specialist accommodation with professional lighting and sound equipment. Option take up is good, with four groups at Key Stage 4.
The Department aims to develop our students’ interest and understanding of both performance and design. Experience of delivering theatre design and/or a vocational qualification is desirable. The successful candidate will also be willing to contribute fully to the curricular and extra-curricular work of the ambitious and high-profile Expressive Arts Faculty.
The Mountbatten School provides a rounded education which develops happy students who are ready to face the world with confidence. Academic standards are extremely high: our Progress 8 measure places us in the top schools in Hampshire. We are proud of our students and their desire to achieve.
If you have a natural passion and enthusiasm for Drama and a determination to help all students reach their full potential, then we would like to hear from you.
The role would suit an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or an experienced teacher. A part-time offer may be considered for the right candidate.
The Mountbatten School recognises the benefits derived from investing in our staff, and there are a number of additional benefits available to all staff:
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Professional development opportunities
- Free parking for all staff
- Free use of the Fitness Suite
- Childcare vouchers if already part of the scheme
- Annual Flu Jabs offered
- Assistance towards eye tests and glasses
- Vivup Benefits. This includes lifestyle, home, and electronics savings as well as cycle to work benefits
Closing Date: 12 noon Monday 24 March 2025
Interviews: TBC
For further details and to apply please visit www.mountbatten.school/jobs, alternatively email human.resources@mountbatten.school or telephone 01794 510227
Please note CVs will not be accepted and we reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive applications that meet the criteria. We, therefore, strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Safer Recruitment
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 ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
