Drama Teacher (with Food Technology and Art)
Cranbrook Education Campus, Exeter, Devon, EX5 7EE42 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
11 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
30 March 2026
Job details
Job role
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Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Art and design, Drama, Food technology
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Wednesday
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPR / UPR £32,916 - £51,048
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and committed Teacher of Drama to work in the secondary phase of Cranbrook Education Campus on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave for one year, commencing 1st September 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to inspire students through Drama while also contributing, where required, to the teaching of Food Technology and Art. The successful candidate will have the ability to engage and motivate students across a range of abilities, fostering creativity, confidence, and a love for the arts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver high-quality Drama lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
- Support the delivery of Food Technology and Art lessons as needed.
- Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student participation and achievement.
- Contribute to extracurricular activities, including school productions or creative clubs (desirable).
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to support curriculum development and student progress.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- Have experience teaching Drama, with the willingness or ability to teach Food Technology and/or Art.
- Demonstrate strong classroom management and organisational skills.
- Be flexible, adaptable, and a team player.
- Show a genuine passion for the creative arts and student development.
If you feel you share our Campus vision of transforming lives, strengthening communities, and making the world a better place, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date: 9:00am, Monday 11th May 2026.
Interviews are scheduled to take place the week beginning 18th May 2026.
What the school offers its staff
Cranbrook Education Campus is a unique all through school that operates at the heart of its community, offering aspirational learning and opportunities to transform the lives of our pupils. Our mission is to transform lives and strengthen our communities to make the world a better place. We do this by living our values of “the PERKS” of being #Crantastic”. We are Proud, Engaged, Ready, Kind and Safe.
We are part of the Ted Wragg Trust, an ambitious and inclusive trust of schools strengthening our communities through excellent education.
Transport Links:
Cranbrook Education Campus is well connected and easily accessible. The campus is located close to the A30, providing direct road links to Exeter and the wider Devon area. Cranbrook railway station is within easy reach, offering regular services to Exeter, Honiton and London Waterloo. The campus is also served by local bus routes, and Exeter International Airport is approximately 10 minutes away by car.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Ted Wragg Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a number of safeguarding checks including an enhanced DBS check.
A copy of Cranbrook Education Campus Safeguarding Policy can be accessed by visiting our website https://www.cranbrook.education/information/safeguarding
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Cranbrook Education Campus
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 16
- Education phase
- All through school
- School size
- 1058 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cranbrook Education Campus website
- Email address
- recruitment@cranbrook.education
- Phone number
- 01404 823293
Cranbrook Education Campus is a unique all through school that operates at the heart of its community, offering aspirational learning and opportunities to transform the lives of its pupils.
We are part of the Ted Wragg Trust, an ambitious and inclusive trust of schools strengthening our communities through excellent education.
Arranging a visit to Cranbrook Education Campus
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@cranbrook.education.
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