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  • Job start date

    13 April 2026

  • Closing date

    5 January 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    18 December 2025

Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

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Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Drama

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS 1-6 / UPS 1-3

Teacher of Drama job summary

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and inspirational Teacher of Drama to join us, helping to deliver an enriching Drama curriculum for our students.

Job overview

You’ll have the ability to motivate and inspire, using effective teaching and learning styles to impart your enthusiasm of Drama in adherence with wider curriculum requirements, with the ability to take a central role in many extra-curricular theatrical activities for your learners.

Job requirements


  • Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent qualification

  • Relevant specialist qualifications and creative experience (e.g BA Hons degree in Theatre Studies or Drama)

  • Ability to deliver high-quality Drama lessons and teach a range of dramatic styles

  • Understanding of curriculum and assessment requirements for Drama

  • Enthusiasm and commitment to extra-curricular Drama activities for the enrichment of learners and the wider school community.

Why choose us?

Being part of our teaching team, you’ll play a rewarding part in the development of our students, in both lessons and extra-curricular aspects, with opportunities for professional development and guidance in your teaching career.

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

OCL is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment & to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. Oasis Academies exists to provide a rich and balanced educational environment which caters for the whole person. Our task is to serve our learners as well as to provide a learning hub for the entire community. In this way we will raise aspirations, unlock potential & work to achieve excellence through encouraging a ‘can do’ culture which nurtures confident & competent people.

Applying for the job

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About Oasis Academy Leesbrook

School type
Free School, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1254 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
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Our Academy opened in September 2018 with 230 students across year groups 7 and 8 and has grown year on year. Currently, we have 1,118 students on roll. We are an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ school and a school of choice within Oldham. At Oasis Academy Leesbrook, we pride ourselves on having a staff body who are committed and dedicated, going above and beyond to serve our children and community.

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