Drama Teacher
Wheelers Lane Technology College, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 0SF13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
4 January 2027
Closing date
21 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
8 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Drama
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £35,602.00 - £54,328.00 Annually (Actual)
Drama Teacher job summary
We are looking for someone with flair, fun and a sense of the fantastic! You will teach drama across KS3-4, working closely with our Creative Arts faculty. You will be keen to establish extra-curricular drama activities and collaborate in stage productions and showcases.
Wheelers Lane is an outstanding 11-16 school for boys in Kings Heath with a strong commitment to the Arts and all it has to offer. In 2026 provisional data 73% of our students achieved grade 4 including English and Maths. 57% of students achieved grade 5 including English and Maths. Drama students did exceptionally well with 88% receiving a grade 4 or above (nationally 77%) and 65% receiving a 5 or above (nationally 63%).
You will:
Be passionate about improving outcomes for all our students.
Have excellent interpersonal skills that you will use to inspire, challenge and motivate students.
We offer:
A successful, oversubscribed school that is deeply valued by the local community.
A school where the well-being and progress of each of our students is at the heart of our work.
A committed and enthusiastic staff and experienced and supportive governing body.
Closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 21st September 2026.
For further details and an application pack are available on our school website via the contact us tab at www.wheelerslane.co.uk
Wheelers Lane Technology College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
The successful applicant will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Observance of the City Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy will be required.
Wheelers Lane Technology College
Wheelers Lane, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B13 0SF
Tel: 0121 444 2864
Email: foyej@wheelerslane.bham.sch.uk
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Wheelers Lane Technology College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online google search as part of due diligence.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Wheelers Lane Technology College
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 672 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Wheelers Lane is an outstanding 11-16 school for boys in Kings Heath in Birmingham.
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