Teacher of Drama (Fixed Term)
King Edward VI School, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9EE18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
29 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
11 June 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Drama
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - One term
Pay scale
- MPR-UPR
What skills and experience we're looking for
King Edward VI School Lichfield is seeking a dynamic, well-qualified teacher with a high level of subject knowledge and a real passion for their subject. We expect the successful candidate to work as part of a strong team and be willing to participate in all aspects of school life including support for extra curricular clubs, festivals and performances. The post is suitable for a current classroom teacher or for an Early Career Teacher.
Drama is highly successful at our school with all students having weekly Drama lessons throughout Key Stage 3. Drama is popular with our students; we have a strong track record of success at Key Stage 4 and post-16. In 2025, BTEC Performing Arts students at both key stages achieved 100% Distinction*-Merit grades. At KS4 we achieved above the national average at L2D*/L2D.
We are looking for a teacher with infectious enthusiasm, excellent communication skills with an ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents. Extra curricular opportunities are a key part of school life, and the successful candidate will play a key role in providing opportunities for students beyond the classroom.
What the school offers its staff
King Edward VI School is a popular 11-18 comprehensive school rated Good by OfSTED in 2022 with recognition of outstanding practice and a highly positive ethos. The school is well-regarded within the community and has a reputation for high quality teaching. Lichfield is a small, vibrant cathedral city which is easily accessible from the surrounding areas.
Further information about the job
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 King Edward VI School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1627 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- King Edward VI School website
- Email address
- jdawson@keslichfield.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01543 255714
King Edward VI School is a popular 11-18 comprehensive school rated Good by OfSTED in 2022 with recognition of outstanding practice and a highly positive ethos. The school is well-regarded within the community and has a reputation for high quality teaching. Lichfield is a small, vibrant cathedral city which is easily accessible from the surrounding areas.
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