Teacher of Drama
King's Leadership Academy Bolton, Bolton, BL3 3HLThis job expired on 22 April 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
22 April 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
2 April 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Drama
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £49,064.00 Annually (Actual) M/UPS depending on experience
Teacher of Drama job summary
Join King’s Leadership Academy Bolton as a Practitioner of Drama
King’s Leadership Academy Bolton is proud to be part of the Great Schools Trust – a forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust committed to transforming lives and promoting social mobility. Located in the culturally rich town of Bolton, with its strong community spirit and excellent transport connections, our academy provides a world-class education within a state-of-the-art learning environment.
At Great Schools Trust, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive regardless of background. Through our focus on high expectations, leadership development, and character education, we prepare students for university, successful careers, and life beyond school. As a team member, you'll join a trust that values integrity, professionalism, and collaboration, empowering you to make a lasting impact on students' futures.
Why Join King’s Leadership Academy Bolton as a Practitioner of Drama?At King’s Bolton, we recognise the power of the performing arts in building confidence, creativity, empathy, and communication skills. As a Practitioner of Drama, you will play a pivotal role in inspiring our students through dynamic and engaging drama education, supporting both their personal growth and academic success.
What Makes This Role Special?Purpose-Built Drama Spaces – Our academy features a modern drama studio hall equipped with lighting and sound systems to support high-quality productions and lessons.
A Collaborative & Passionate Team – Work alongside a creative and supportive faculty committed to delivering an ambitious and inclusive curriculum.
Real Impact Through Creativity – Empower students to express themselves, develop confidence, and explore real-world issues through performance and theatrical expression.
Professional Development Opportunities – Access high-quality CPD, leadership pathways, and creative partnerships to further your career within the Great Schools Trust.
Central Location – Easily accessible from Bolton town centre and surrounding areas, with excellent links via the M6 and M62.
What You’ll Do:-
Plan and deliver exciting, inclusive drama lessons that nurture creativity and build performance skills.
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Direct and support school productions, showcases, and drama events that celebrate student talent and diversity.
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Embed key elements of theatre studies such as improvisation, script work, physical theatre, and stagecraft.
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Foster an environment where students feel safe to explore, express, and take creative risks.
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Monitor and assess student progress, providing high-quality feedback that supports achievement and growth.
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Collaborate with colleagues across departments to deliver cross-curricular initiatives and enrichment activities.
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Support extra-curricular clubs, workshops, and performance opportunities that enhance students’ learning experience.
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Promote inclusivity and accessibility in drama education for all learners.
This is a full-time, permanent position. Working hours are aligned with the school day and curriculum needs.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details.
To apply, please visit MyNewTerm. For further information, contact Jemma Harvey at j.harvey@kingsbolton.com.
Safeguarding CommitmentKing’s Leadership Academy Bolton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Join us and help ignite creativity, confidence, and a lifelong love for the performing arts at King’s Leadership Academy Bolton!
Commitment to safeguarding
King’s Leadership Academy Bolton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff o share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
To find out more about working for the Great Schools Trust and King’s Leadership Academy Bolton check out our Twitter or website and please get in touch if you would like a visit or chat with the Principal.
About King's Leadership Academy Bolton
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 910 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- King's Leadership Academy Bolton website
Welcome to King’s Leadership Academy Bolton, a non-selective free independent school in the state sector that is providing a world class education for the young people of Great Lever.
King’s is founded on international research and traditional values with a huge focus on leadership and academic development.
Our vision is “To develop in each of our student the academic skills, intellectual habits, qualities of character and leadership traits necessary to succeed at all levels and become successful citizens in tomorrow’s world”.
At King’s we believe every child can succeed and that great teaching is the key to that success. This sentiment is reflected in our motto, ‘Credimus’, which translated from Latin literally means we believe.
We believe in appointing only the very best teachers and staff who are committed to serving the students and parents of this community. We believe in having the highest expectations of ourselves and our students as well as accepting no excuses for underperformance. We believe that our school exists to shape the life chances of all our students in order that they can attend the best Universities or places of employment in the years to come. We believe in fully supporting our students throughout their education.
King’s is unique, in that we have developed a highly personalised approach to our provision and teaching. Our smaller class sizes and year groups afford us tremendous opportunities to truly nurture and develop the academic and creative talents in all our students.
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