Teacher of Drama and English
Greyfriars Catholic School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 3DR14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
11 March 2026 at 5pm
Date listed
25 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
- MPS
Additional allowances
MPS
Teacher of Drama and English job summary
Teacher of Drama (and English)
Job Description for Teacher of Drama and English
Purpose
The prime purpose of this role is to:
Teach Drama from Key stage 3 - Key stage 5
Teach English to KS3
The general duties and responsibilities of the role are:
To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant, aspirational and adapted curriculum for students
To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher / form tutor
To contribute to raising standards of student attainment and behaviour
To share and support the school’s desire to provide the best possible education to enable personal, academic and spiritual growth
To carry out the statutory tasks laid down in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions and follow the procedures, policies and guidelines adopted by the Governing Body
To contribute to the Catholic life of the school community
Reporting to: Subject Leader for English. Languages and Drama
Responsible for: The provision of a full learning experience and support for students
Liaising with:
Headteacher, Senior Leaders and Middle Leadership
Teaching/support staff, MAC representatives, external agencies and parents
Salary: TMS/UPS
Disclosure Level: Enhanced
Job Description
Assist in designing syllabuses, schemes of work, marking policies, and teaching strategies.
Contribute to the curriculum area's development plan and whole-school strategic planning.
Ensure the curriculum is intentional, inclusive, and aligned with school objectives.
Plan and prepare engaging lessons to meet diverse student needs.
Teach students with conviction, intentionality and clarity, adapting methods to their educational needs.
Set and assess work, monitor progress, and provide feedback.
Maintain discipline and encourage positive behaviour, punctuality, and high standards.
Contribute to the delivery and development of high-quality Drama provision, promoting performance as a powerful creative and expressive art form.
Coordinate school performances and productions, supporting students to develop confidence, collaboration, creativity and performance skills.
Plan, organise and oversee rehearsals, performances and showcases, ensuring inclusive opportunities for students of all abilities to participate.
Promote enrichment through the arts, including coordinating theatre visits, workshops and performance opportunities that broaden students’ cultural capital and deepen their understanding of live performance.
Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments to embed creativity, storytelling and performance opportunities within the wider curriculum and enrichment programme
Engage in professional development and training to enhance subject knowledge and teaching methods.
Actively participate in performance management and staff development programmes.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to share best practices and improve teaching.
Monitor and evaluate teaching quality and curriculum effectiveness.
Use data to track student progress and inform teaching adjustments.
Set targets for improvement and ensure lessons meet quality standards.
Ensure effective use of student achievement data from prior lessons or schools.
Act as a Form Tutor, supporting the progress and well-being of assigned students.
Register attendance, promote full participation in school life, and support students’ personal development.
Contribute to pastoral systems, including monitoring progress, action plans, and behaviour management.
Lead or arrange morning prayer during tutor time.
Stay updated on safeguarding and child protection legislation, ensuring these are integral to practice.
Communicate effectively with parents, providing information on curriculum, progress, and targets.
Build strong links with external organisations, including local businesses and community groups, to enhance the subject curriculum.
Participate in events such as open evenings, parents’ evenings, and review days.
Assist in identifying resource needs and ensuring their efficient use.
Collaborate with colleagues to share and optimise resources.
Support the school’s pastoral and citizenship programmes.
Promote collaborative and independent study skills in students.
Fulfil any additional duties in line with the role, school policies, and safeguarding procedures.
Catholic Ethos:
To support the Catholic Ethos of the school
To play a full part in the life of the school community, to support its distinctive mission and ethos and to encourage staff and students to follow this example
To support the school in meeting its legal requirements for worship
To promote actively the school’s corporate policies
To participate in professional development about the Catholic life of the school
To comply with the school’s Health and Safety policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate
To undertake any other duty as specified by the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Body (STPCB) not mentioned in the above.
Teacher Person Specification
Please use the statement in support of your application as an opportunity to tell us about your strengths, or the elements of your work of which you are most proud, and the ways in which you could contribute to this school.
Relevant experience
Qualified Teacher status and experience teaching the subject
Ability to present information to a variety of audiences
Evidence of work with children/young people and involvement with parents
Relevant knowledge of curricula
Education and training
Good general standard of education
Good communication skills written and oral
QTS and relevant teaching experience
Special knowledge and skills
Ability or potential to use and interpret data
Computer literate
Ability to find solutions to complex problems
Understanding of issues affecting young people
Interpersonal skills
Ability to relate to teachers, other professionals, families and students
Good listening skills
Ability to work as a member of a team, be solution-focused and work on own initiative
Other
Ability to relate to and promote the ethos of the school
Willingness to undertake training as required
Optimistic outlook that recognises the complexity of working in schools but the joy that is at the centre of such important work
How this is identified
Application form/supporting statement
Interview/presentation
Review of interview tasks
References
Commitment to Child Protection and Safeguarding
Knowledge of up-to-date safeguarding, child protection practice and legislation
Willingness to uphold and promote fundamental British values
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Greyfriars Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant for any position will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS (disclosure and barring system) and appropriate Right to Work clearances and our recruitment and selection practice
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 Greyfriars Catholic School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 670 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Greyfriars Catholic School website
We are a Catholic school that champions each and every student so they can flourish individually and collectively.
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