Drama Teacher

Bushey Meads School, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 4PA

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 May 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Drama
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £33,075.00 - £50,471.00 Annually (FTE)

Drama Teacher job summary

Do you have a passion for teaching Drama?

Are you an inspirational teacher who believes in the potential of all students?

If so, why not consider joining our school and make a difference to our students. We are looking to appoint an outstanding and enthusiastic Drama Teacher, well-qualified to teach Drama at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. We are looking for a teacher who will share our vision for the development of Drama and appreciate the impact that the subject can have on learning across the school. Our Drama Department is thriving and is a popular option at GCSE and A Level. There is also a dynamic and active extra-curricular timetable in place and you must be willing to take part in this. A TLR allowance is available for an exceptional candidate or someone with suitable experience looking to take on additional leadership responsibility.

What we are looking for:

• A forward thinking individual who is capable of inspiring students through their passion for Drama
• Ability to teach a second subject – please specify on application form
• A successful teacher who is committed to attaining the highest standards in teaching and learning and brings out the best in every student
• An individual who can turn ideas and opportunities into success
• Applications are welcome from NQTs, from more experienced colleagues who are looking for a change or someone considering returning to teaching where you will be fully supported
• The ability to offer a second subject would be an advantage
• Part time applications would be considered

Why choose our school?

• We offer excellent opportunities for professional development and a bespoke programme of support and training based on individual needs
• Transport links are excellent with the M1, M25, A1 and A41 being close by
• Heavily subsidised childcare at our Little Gems Nursery
• Free gym membership to all employees across the Bushey St James Trust
• Employee Assistance Programme for support and guidance on health, legal and personal matters
• Eye Care Voucher Scheme
• Bike2Work Scheme

Full details of the vacancy can be found on our website www.busheymeads.org.uk along with further information about the school. Alternatively, please contact Rosie Dean, HR and Recruitment Administrator 020 8955 8833.

To apply for this full-time post please send in a completed application form along with a covering letter, addressed to Mr J Turner, Executive Principal. Your completed application form and letter should be returned to Sheniece Fyffe by post or by email to: recruitment@busheymeads.org.uk by the deadline. Please note that CVs and late applications will not be accepted and you must have the right to work in the UK.

Closing Date for applications: Friday 23rd May (9am)

Interviews: TBC

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are advised.

Bushey St James Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An offer of employment will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks including ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory written references, occupational health check and a successful Enhanced DBS check.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Bushey Meads School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1213 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bushey Meads School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bushey-meads-school-bushey

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