Subject Lead for Drama
Holbrook Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2QX21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
19 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
26 February 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
- £32,916.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (FTE) TLR 2A £3,527
Subject Lead for Drama job summary
We are looking for an experienced and qualified Subject Lead for Drama to teach KS3 and KS4 at Holbrook Academy.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated teacher who strongly believes that every child, no matter their circumstances, can achieve outstanding outcomes. You will be an enthusiastic and adaptable teacher with strong subject knowledge, a commitment to inclusive practice, and the ability to plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons. Strong classroom management, high expectations and excellent communication skills are essential. You will also be expected to support our extra-curricular offer and provide opportunities for students to showcase their talents through productions and performances.
About us:
Holbrook Academy, part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST), is situated on the outskirts of Ipswich in the village of Holbrook, with easy access to the A12 and A14.
Both our Academy and East Anglian Schools Trust are committed to supporting pupils and staff alike. Providing pupils with the highest-quality education is of the utmost importance but we recognise that in order to achieve this, teachers and staff must be properly supported with strong leadership, a climate of trust, and ongoing CPD opportunities.
For more information, please visit: www.holbrookacademy.org
In return we can offer you :
- a competitive salary, in line with nationally agreed terms and conditions
- A free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Free on-site gym facility
If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.
Visits to the school are welcome. If you would like to arrange a visit please Sarah Beazley, PA to the Headteacher, on 01473 328317 or email - sarah.beazley@holbrookacademy.org
We are proud to be part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Farlingaye High School, Kesgrave High School, Bungay High School, Castle East School, EAST SCITT and six primary schools including Wickham Market, Easton, Leiston, Kyson, Aldeburgh and Saxmundham with whom we work closely.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for all posts.
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 Holbrook Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 593 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Holbrook Academy website
11-16 Secondary school
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