Head of Drama
King Edward VI CEVC School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3BH33 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
17 September 2025 at 9am
Date listed
14 August 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Drama
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR/UPR
Additional allowances
TLR2b - current value £5641
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an ambitious, caring and committed leader who can help us to develop the quality of Dram at King Edward VI School and inspire our students in this wonderful subject.
Your responsibility:
To lead the learning of Drama, in all aspects, across the school.
We are seeking to appoint a person who:
- is passionate about Drama and Performing Arts and is able to inspire our students with a similar love for the subject
- is committed to comprehensive education, and to improving outcomes for young people
- seeks to build partnerships with the vibrant drama community within the town
- Committed to the highest standards of safeguarding.
About us:
King Edward VI CEVC School is a successful, oversubscribed 11-16 school with 1200 students on roll.
We will offer you:
Support and growth as a middle leader to help your professional development and a network of like-minded colleagues. As a school we are rightly proud of our thriving Creative provision and you will be a key part of inspiring our school community.
Our site is well-resourced and we have free car parking, an Employee Assistance Programme, good public transport links and excellent on-site catering facilities.
For more information:
For an informal discussion only, please contact Sarah Trueman, HR and Training Manager on 01284 716180 opt 3 or email sjt@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk School visits are also welcomed.
How to apply:
Further details on the position are in the attached Information Pack. Applications are available on our website and completed forms to be returned to vacancies@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk
Closing date: 9.00 am Wednesday 17 September 2025
Interview date: w/c 22 September 2025
What the school offers its staff
Employee Assistance Programme
Supportive network of colleagues
Excellent on-site catering
Flexible working opportunities
Further information about the job
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About King Edward VI CEVC School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1199 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- King Edward VI CEVC School website
- Email address
- vacancies@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01284716180
Secondary phase
Arranging a visit to King Edward VI CEVC School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk.
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