Teacher of Drama

St Paul's Way Trust School, London, E3 4FT

2 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  21 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 40,317.00 - 62,496.00

Teacher of Drama job summary

St Paul’s Way Trust is an outstanding ‘Through School’ with a track record of innovation. Drawing extensively on academic research the school provides a unique curriculum experience centered on our six ‘Graduate’ strands. Our award-winning new building is situated in the heart of East London. Professor Brian Cox OBE is our Patron.   

Our exceptional links with QMUL, King’s College London, The University of Warwick, The UCL Institute of Education and the University of East London help shape an inspirational curriculum.

This is an exciting career opportunity for a colleague who is passionate about the entitlement of young people to inspiring lessons. Working within a vibrant Performing Arts faculty, you will be an outstanding classroom teacher with a passionate commitment to the progress of all students in our fully comprehensive and heavily oversubscribed school.

The successful candidate will have an unwavering belief in the potential of every student and support them in improving their life chances. They will do what it takes to ensure that students achieve their best, and will inspire curiosity and enthusiasm for the subject.

This post would be suitable for a newly qualified teacher or a more experienced colleague. The school has a comprehensive ECT induction programme and numerous CPD opportunities.

If you would like to play your part in delivering outstanding provision, whilst receiving the very best support to develop your career, then we would very much like to hear from you.

Please note: We do not accept CVs alone.

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.

About St Paul's Way Trust School

• School type: Academies, ages 4 to 18
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 1884 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Paul's Way Trust School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-paul-s-way-trust-school-london

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