Head of Drama

Kettering Buccleuch Academy, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9NS

28 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  19 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Drama
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £36,400.00 - £53,040.00 Annually (FTE) + TLR2

Head of Drama job summary

Head of Drama

Location: Kettering

Salary: UL Teachers’ Pay Scale (£36,400 - £53,040) + TLR2

Closing Date: 19th April 2026

Required for: September 2026

The role

As an engaging teacher with a passion for drama, you will create a creative, supportive and motivating classroom environment where students feel confident to explore, perform and grow. You’ll inspire and challenge them to achieve their individual potential, instilling a genuine love for the subject.

Your enthusiasm for teaching will extend beyond the classroom through our enrichment programme. Leading weekly rehearsals and organising performance opportunities will allow you to work closely with students, strengthen their skills, and embed a vibrant culture of drama engagement across the academy.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join our successful and forward‑thinking academy. We are driven by a positive, ambitious ethos and a culture that values collaboration and professional development. In our friendly and welcoming community, supported by dedicated colleagues, you will be able to make a meaningful impact on both the academy and the lives of our students.

Our drama department is well‑resourced, and our theatre facilities and technology are of a high standard, enabling productions to be staged and enhanced effectively by lighting and visuals. These facilities provide an excellent platform for high‑quality performances and creative exploration.

About You

You're an inspirational practitioner, knowledgeable regarding the curriculum, and have the energy and positivity to help our students to achieve. Pro-active, flexible and enthusiastic, you bring the innovation and commitment to teach Drama across all key stages.

For more information:

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact us on 01536 515644 or HR@kba.uk.

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

Kettering Buccleuch Academy is committed to equal opportunities and to the protection and safety of all students and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share these commitments.

Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

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 Kettering Buccleuch Academy

• School type: Academy, Christian, ages 4 to 18
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 1851 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kettering Buccleuch Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kettering-buccleuch-academy

Since becoming an academy in September 2009, Kettering Buccleuch Academy has seen many exciting changes. We are an all-through academy catering for students aged 4-18. We moved into our new, purpose-built building in January 2013. The academy continues to go from strength to strength, with happy and motivated staff, a supportive culture and plenty of opportunities for personal grown with our excellent staff CPD offer. We offer a range of benefits including our wellbeing and workload manifesto, Perkbox, covering lifestyle and retail benefits including Childcare vouchers, a car lease scheme, cycle to work etc., subsidised meals and an on-site gym which is free for all staff to use.

We welcome visits to our school so that you can experience the unique ethos of Kettering Buccleuch Academy for yourself. If you would like to visit the academy, please contact Miss Millsop, PA to the Principal, on 01536 515644 or via email to WendyMillsop@kba.uk.

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