Drama/ Drama with English Teacher
Clapton Girls' Academy, London, E5 0RB14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
16 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
2 March 2026
Job details
Job role
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Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Drama, English
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Pay Range: £40,317 – £52,300 • Upper Pay Range: £57,632 – £62,496 (Inner London)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an ambitious, creative and passionate Teacher of Drama to join our successful academy in Hackney. This is an excellent opportunity for an Early Career or experienced teacher to thrive in a supportive, forward thinking school with high aspirations for every student. If you are committed to making a real difference and want to be part of a happy, ambitious community, we would love to hear from you.
The role
You will teach Drama across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, delivering engaging lessons that inspire creativity and confidence.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about Drama and the performing arts
- Has high expectations and a commitment to excellent outcomes
- Is reflective, ambitious and keen to develop professionally
- Thrives as part of a collaborative and supportive team
What the school offers its staff
Why join us?
- Flexible working and a two week October half term
- A strong culture of staff wellbeing and professional trust
- Supportive, visible leadership and clear development pathways
- Opportunities to shape and influence the curriculum
- Enthusiastic, motivated students who enjoy Drama and aim high
- Excellent facilities and resources
Bringing down barriers to success
We are proud to be an anti-racist school and are committed to building a staff and leadership team that reflects Hackney’s rich diversity.
We particularly welcome applications from individuals from groups currently under-represented in senior teaching roles. If you are passionate about being an inspirational role model for the next generation of female leaders, we would love to hear from you.
Clapton Girls’ Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
CVs or incomplete applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The academy reserves the right to close the advert early.
Closing date: Monday 16 March 2026 at 9am Interview date: Friday 20 March 2026
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Clapton Girls' Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1185 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Clapton Girls' Academy website
- Email address
- recruitment@clapton.hackney.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 020 8985 6641
Arranging a visit to Clapton Girls' Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@clapton.hackney.sch.uk.
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