Teacher of Drama

St Edmund's Catholic Academy, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 9DU

42 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  27 April 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  16 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Drama
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS1- UPS3
• Additional allowances:

  MPS1- UPS3

Teacher of Drama job summary

Teacher of Drama
Post required for September 2026

Teachers Pay Scale M1 - UPS 3

Full Time Permanent Position

We are seeking a well-qualified, enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Drama to join our dynamic and successful Department. You will be involved with the annual programme of Liturgical events, weekly enrichment activities and annual showcase events within the Performing Arts Department.

Our oversubscribed academy is situated in leafy Compton Park, adjacent to the Wolves Academy training grounds, with its wonderful open fields and sports facilities. Behaviour is excellent at St Edmunds allowing teachers to focus on their subject supported by a lovely team of science specialists and two full time science technicians.

Excellent behaviour and student progress for all are underpinned by our CARE values (Calm - Aspirational - Respectful - Engaged) upheld by all who work or study at St Edmund’s.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with a real passion for their subject and a desire to work collaboratively within a very well established, dynamic and high performing team and will:

Be able to teach Drama at KS3, KS4. Post 16 A level and vocational courses also available for suitable candidate.

Be actively supportive of the Catholic values and beliefs of St Edmund’s and to make a positive contribution to the wider life of the school.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Prospective candidates are welcome to talk to Mr Alan Hughes , (Head of Performing Arts) and are most welcome to visit the academy in advance. Please contact on 01902 558888 or ahughes@stedmunds.org

This post is suitable for ECT or more experienced teachers.

Closing Date: 27th April 2026 noon
Early applications are welcomed, suitable candidates may be interviewed promptly upon receipt of application and we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date in the event that the post is filled.

Interviews: TBC

St Edmund’s is part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Multi Academy Trust

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

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.

About St Edmund's Catholic Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1128 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Edmund's Catholic Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-edmunds-catholic-academy

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