Teacher of English with Drama

Summary

We are seeking to appoint a passionate and talented teacher to join our thriving English Department and Drama Department from September 2026. This role will be part-time, and the timetable is expected to be in the region of 0.6 – 0.8 FTE.

Detail

We are seeking to appoint a passionate and talented teacher to join our thriving English Department and Drama Department from September 2026. This role will be part-time, and the timetable is expected to be in the region of 0.6 – 0.8 FTE.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate extensive subject knowledge and have the ability to inspire and motivate students in both subject disciplines. The successful candidate will be timetabled predominately in the English Department but will also have an allocation of Year 7-9 Drama lessons and a time allowance for responsibility for directing one of the School’s three annual co-curricular theatrical performances. A genuine passion for teaching English and Drama and a commitment to a full and inclusive extracurricular programme are essential. The post involves teaching across the age and ability range of our students. In addition to teaching, the post-holder will also have pastoral responsibilities within their allocated year group.

Main responsibilities

• Planning, preparing and teaching the classes assigned to him/her, using a range of strategies for teaching and classroom management to ensure that individual learning needs are met.
• Ensuring that marking of students’ work is both regular and thorough and that full records are kept.
• To regularly monitor the progress of all students in their teaching groups, taking account of individual learning needs to have a positive impact on student progress.
• Liaising with the Head of Learning Support on strategies to support the progress of students on the Learning Support register.
• Keeping abreast of current thinking and development in the subject area(s).
• Assisting the Head of Department with the development of appropriate syllabuses, schemes of work and teaching styles.
• Sharing resources and training materials with colleagues.
• Contributing to departmental activities, e.g. extra-curricular productions, clubs, trips and enrichment work.
• Taking responsibility for professional development and using the outcomes to improve teaching and learning.
• Attending whole school INSET sessions.

What we offer

• Competitive salaries with scope for pay progression
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Fee remission of up to 50% on tuition fees (pro-rated for part-time staff)
• Staff Pension Scheme with employer contribution of 23.6% and salary sacrifice for pension contributions is available
• Income protection
• Life assurance paying out three times annual salary in the event of death in service
• Diverse training and professional development programme
• A range of other staff benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, access to GP and dental advice lines amongst other services
• Free use of the Sports Centre facilities including a fitness suite, ergo suite and group cycle studio
• Free school lunch, plus refreshments available in the staff room during the day and after school
• On-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye tests and annual flu vaccination
• Access to well-stocked school library
• Access to wide range of school events

Closing date: Monday 23 March 2026 at 9.00am.

Interviews: Week commencing 23 March 2026.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents

• Teacher Of English with Drama Candidate Pack PDF Document
• St Helen and St Katharine application form PDF Document