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  • Start date details

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    9 June 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    1 June 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)

Teacher of Drama - Creative Media and Film Production job summary

Broad Horizons Education Trust

Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form

Laundry Lane

Norwich

NR7 0XS

Email: hr@tsa-edu.uk

Vacancy

Teacher of Drama - Creative Media and Film Production

Full time

Permanent

Main Pay Range to Upper Pay Range

Salary - £32,916 to £51,047 (Full time Gross)

Start Date - 1 September 2026

Inspire Creativity. Build Confidence. Shape Creativity. Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form is a large, vibrant and ambitious secondary school committed to delivering an outstanding educational experience for all students. We are seeking an enthusiastic, talented and dedicated Teacher of Drama to join our successful Performing Arts team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate practitioner who can inspire students, fostering a love of performance, creativity and self-expression. We welcome applications from individuals who are committed to achieving excellent outcomes and enriching students' cultural experiences.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

  • Deliver engaging and high-quality Drama lessons across a range of age groups and abilities.
  • Inspire students to develop confidence, communication skills and creativity through performance.
  • Contribute to the wider life of the school, including productions, performances and enrichment activities.
  • Work collaboratively within a supportive and forward-thinking Performing Arts department.
  • Maintain high expectations for achievement, behaviour and participation.
About Us

We are a large secondary school with a strong reputation for academic achievement, personal development and inclusion. We pride ourselves on providing a broad and balanced curriculum that prepares students for success in education, employment and life.

Alongside our traditional academic pathways, we offer innovative vocational opportunities that reflect the needs of modern industries. Our T-Level in Content Creation combines practical and theoretical classroom learning with hands-on industry experience, equipping students with the skills needed to thrive as multi-disciplined creatives in the dynamic world of digital media. This commitment to creativity, innovation and real-world learning complements our thriving Performing Arts provision and supports students in developing the confidence and skills needed for future success.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:
  • Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
  • Has excellent subject knowledge and a passion for Drama and the Performing Arts.
  • Demonstrates strong classroom management and high expectations.
  • Can motivate and inspire young people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Is committed to continuous professional development and collaborative working.
  • Shares our vision for excellence and inclusion.
We Offer:
  • A welcoming, supportive and ambitious school community.
  • Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities.
  • A well-resourced Performing Arts department.
  • A comprehensive staff well-being programme.
  • Opportunities to contribute to a wide range of productions, performances and enrichment activities.
  • Access to a generous pension scheme.

For more information regarding this role, please email hr@tsa-edu.uk or telephone the school on 01603 497775. We would also welcome visits to our wonderful school.

To access the online application and to apply, please select the “Apply for job” button and enter your details.

You must submit your fully completed application by the closing date and time.

Closing Date: Tuesday 9 June 2026 at 9 am

Interviews: Thursday 11 June 2026

We reserve the right to end the vacancy and interview before the advertised closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Please note that it is normal practice to appoint to the bottom of the scale.


Broad Horizons Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, therefore successful candidates will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. Applicants must be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. Right to Work in the UK will need to be established. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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.
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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

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About Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form

School type
Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1834 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
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School website
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