Subject Leader of Drama

Wellfield Academy, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 2TP

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 May 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 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) with TLR 2.1 £3,527

Subject Leader of Drama job summary

Are you passionate about theatre, performance, and inspiring the next generation of creative talent?

Wellfield Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Subject Leader of Drama to lead and develop our Drama provision. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and motivated teacher to shape an engaging curriculum, promote high-quality teaching and learning, and inspire students to develop confidence, creativity, and a love of performance.

As Subject Leader of Drama, you will play a key role in promoting the performing arts across the academy, creating memorable learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom. From directing productions and leading extracurricular opportunities to supporting students in developing their performance and communication skills, you will help foster a vibrant and inclusive drama culture within the school.

We are looking for someone who can bring energy, creativity, and strong leadership to the role, while creating a supportive environment in which all students can thrive.

As our new Subject Leader of Drama at Wellfield Academy, you will:
Lead and develop the Drama curriculum, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, and student achievement.
Deliver engaging and inspiring drama lessons to students of all abilities across different key stages.
Encourage creativity, confidence, collaboration, and self-expression through performance and practical learning.
Monitor student progress and support learners to achieve their full potential.
Lead extracurricular activities, including school productions, performances, and drama enrichment opportunities.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to promote the performing arts across the wider academy community.
Contribute to the continued growth and success of Drama at Wellfield Academy.

If you are ready to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please complete our online application form in full and in addition, please outline any relevant experience and personal qualities you would bring to Endeavour Learning Trust

Refer to the job description and person specification as a guide and give specific examples to demonstrate your suitability for this post.

Applications should be submitted by 9am on Monday 18th May 2026

Interviews are to be confirmed

If you require any further information about this role please contact our Recruitment Lead, Eleanor at e.duncan-jameson@wellfieldacademy.org

SAFEGUARDING

Endeavour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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

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

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 Wellfield Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 524 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wellfield Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wellfield-academy-leyland

Wellfield Academy is an ambitious, growing and thriving school. At our school, students experience inspirational and challenging teaching, excellent pastoral care and a genuine belief that every child can succeed. The successful candidate will join us at an incredibly exciting time for the school. We are one of just a small number of schools nationally to be chosen for the Department for Education’s Schools Rebuilding Project, which will see us move into a brand-new state of the art school in the coming years. In addition, our fantastic reputation in the local community has secured a significant growth in the number of students attending Wellfield. The number of families choosing Wellfield as their first-choice secondary school has more than trebled in the past three years and we are excited to welcome more staff into the Wellfield family as a result.

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