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  • Start date details

    Open start date between September to January

  • Closing date

    17 June 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    20 May 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Drama

Working pattern

Part time, full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) Potential school wide TLR available

Teacher of Drama job summary

Drama Teacher
LEAF Studio School, Bournemouth

LEAF Studio School is a unique and ambitious specialist school in Bournemouth, focused on excellence in stage, screen and sport. With approximately 80 students per year group across Key Stage 4 and Sixth Form, we provide a creative and inspirational environment where young people are encouraged to develop their talents, confidence and future career pathways.

We are seeking to appoint a teacher of Drama for either a September or January start.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, talented and committed Drama Teacher to join our successful Performing Arts team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to help shape and develop our drama students, within a specialist creative setting. We also welcome applicants with other Performing Arts expertise and experience.

The successful candidate will be able to deliver high-quality, engaging lessons across Key Stages 4 and 5, including:

  • AQA GCSE Drama
  • BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts (NQF)
  • Acting training

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is passionate about Drama and Performing Arts education
  • Has high expectations and inspires students to achieve their full potential
  • Brings creativity, energy and innovation to the classroom
  • Is a strong team player with excellent communication skills
  • Is committed to delivering outstanding teaching and learning
  • Has the drive and ambition to positively impact the life chances of young people

At LEAF Studio School, you will join a supportive and forward-thinking team dedicated to nurturing talent, raising aspirations and creating exceptional opportunities for students both on and off the stage.

This role would suit both experienced teachers and ambitious early career teachers who are eager to contribute to a vibrant and growing school community.

What we have to Offer:

  • A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.
  • A strong support network both within the school and across Authentic Education Group.
  • All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs.
  • Strong potential for career progression.
  • A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.
  • An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.
  • Ae Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors and reduced price corporate gym membership through BH Live.
  • A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff.

    Should you wish to arrange a visit or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Maddy Fuller; HR Academy Lead, at maddy.fuller@lss.weareauthentic.education

    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.

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    About LeAF Studio

    School type
    Free Schools, Does not apply, ages 13 to 19
    Education phase
    Secondary school
    School size
    460 pupils enrolled
    Age range
    13 to 19
    Ofsted report
    View Ofsted report
    School website
    LeAF Studio website
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    teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/leaf-studio

    Ambitions Academies Trust (AAT) comprises schools from all sectors: mainstream (primary and secondary) and special. AAT secures outstanding achievement and improved life chances of all our pupils. All our Academies have high expectations as the focus of their work. We are strongly committed to supporting colleagues in developing their careers further and offer excellent CPD opportunities.

    In January 2019 LeAF Studio received a "Good" rating for every aspect of the OFSTED criteria. LeAF Studio has 458 students on roll in years 9-13.

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