Teacher of Drama (Maternity Cover)
Queen Elizabeth's School, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4DT13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
1 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Dance, Drama, Media studies, Music
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.50 Hours per week - Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 Months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full time equivalent salary
- £32,916 and £45,352
Pay scale
- M1 to M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about Drama with the dedication to inspire and motivate students, if so we would like to hear from you.
This is an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic professional to join our upper school. We have rapidly improved in the last two years and want inquisitive, positive, dynamic and resilient colleagues to join our excellent performing arts department.
Our thriving department is currently recruiting for a full time Teacher of Drama (Maternity Cover). The department is very well-resourced and there will be the opportunity to teach across all Key Stages.
Ideally, we would like to appoint someone who has:
An awareness of Rosenshine’s principles of instruction
An awareness of some of the concepts explored in Tom Sherrington’s ‘Walkthru’ series or Doug Lemov’s ‘Teach Like a Champion’ series.
Experience in teaching another subject within performing arts: Music, Dance or Media studies
We encourage early applications and reserve the right to interview outstanding candidates prior to the application deadline. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
Centralised curriculum and behaviour systems which enable you to focus on your core purpose: teaching excellent lessons
Highly motivated and ambitious students
Teaching across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5
Assessment strategies which support wellbeing and workload
Excellent CPD opportunities
An opportunity to join a dedicated team of supportive staff
A positive, supportive community of staff, Local school committee members, the Trust and parents
An exciting modern school with state-of-the-art facilities
Initio Learning Trust provides:
A supportive and welcoming environment with a genuine commitment to professional development.
A flexible, equal opportunities workplace.
Access to the local government or teachers pension scheme.
Employee benefits including a Health Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme.
About Initio Learning Trust
Initio Learning Trust is a multi-academy trust based in Dorset. We are responsible and accountable for the education of over 7000 pupils from 3 to 19 years of age and for the employment and support of over 1000 staff in 19 schools across Dorset, from Bridport in the West of the county to Verwood in the East.
We believe in enabling every person to thrive within their role, and our core values of Ambition, Collaboration and Respect underpin the pride we take in offering genuine professional development opportunities for all our staff; and in our focus on staff wellbeing.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Initio Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In line with current safer recruitment guidance, we may collect further information for applicants who are shortlisted for interview including criminal record and social media checks, references and verification of qualifications.
All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2023).
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
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About Queen Elizabeth's School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 13 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1375 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@queenelizabeths.com
- Phone number
- 01202 885233
Queen Elizabeth’s School, located in Wimborne, is a coeducational Church of England, Comprehensive Upper School within the Initio Learning Trust.
There is a strong commitment to comprehensive education and a focus on creating an environment that supports continual school improvement and the attainment of all students.
Our vision is linked to a commitment to hope for all students and which permeates all aspects of our school and is underpinned by the Trust's values of Collaboration, Ambition and Respect.
For more information please visit our school website: https://www.queenelizabeths.com/
About Initio Learning Trust
Initio Learning Trust comprises 18 schools across Dorset, with our head office based in Wimborne. Formed in February 2023 from the merger of The Minerva Learning Trust and Wimborne Academy Trust, we offer outstanding education through every stage of schooling, from nursery through to upper sixth form. We believe in enabling every person to thrive within their role, and our core values of Ambition, Collaboration and Respect underpin the pride we take in offering genuine professional development opportunities for all our staff; and in our focus on staff wellbeing.
Arranging a visit to Queen Elizabeth's School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@queenelizabeths.com.
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