Drama Teacher

Sybil Andrews Academy, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7QB

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Drama
• Working pattern: Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPR/UPR

Drama Teacher job summary

Sybil Andrews Academy

Teacher of Drama 

Start Date: September 2026 

Job Term: Full Time, Permanent (0.8FTE Part Time Considered) 

Salary: MPR/UPR 

We are seeking an inspiring and ambitious Drama teacher to join the Sybil Andrews team. The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering high quality lessons which foster creativity, build confidence and enable our students to thrive. The vacancy is suitable for experienced teachers or ECTs. 

We have strong values, high expectations, well behaved and polite students, and very supportive and positive staff.  Sybil Andrews Academy is part of Unity Schools Partnership About Sybil Andrews Academy We are driven by our three values: Responsibility, Courage and Kindness. These values underpin everything that we do. Having been through a period of rapid change in 2023, the school is in a very strong position. Staff have high expectations of our students, and the students rise to the challenge. Our well-established routines and systems lead to excellent behaviour and a genuine culture of pride and belonging. Our teaching philosophy is based on the Unity Code – a set of practices rooted in cognitive science and a deep understanding of what makes effective teaching and how students learn. 

Our core aims: 

• To provide a world class education
• To create an environment where all members of our community thrive
• To make a difference to the lives of young people academically and socially
• To be a great place to work where colleagues are valued, supported and encouraged to grow
• To be a school which embraces creativity, innovation and change 

 

Why come and join us? 

• We place a high value on staff wellbeing
• We have a strong focus on collaboration and professional development
• We invest in your professional development and training, including NPQs
• We enjoy a two week half term break in October
• Our students are polite, well behaved and eager to learn
• We have a supportive and positive leadership team
• We have modern and well-designed facilities and premises
• Access to a supportive network of other like-minded colleagues within the school, and in the eight other secondary schools in the Unity Schools Partnership
• Teachers are issued iPads to support teaching and learning
• Students in KS3 have their own iPad to support their learning
• Access to a Wellbeing support service for staff
• If you share our passion for excellence, for supporting your team on their journey of development and helping students become the best versions of themselves, please get in touch – we would love to hear from you. 

Sybil Andrews Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

Closing Date: 8:00am, Monday 11th May 2026 

Interviews: Candidates will be shortlisted on application and may be invited to interview before the deadline 

 

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Applying for the job

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

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Sybil Andrews Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 627 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sybil Andrews Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sybil-andrews-academy

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