Teacher of Drama

The Streetly Academy, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 2EX

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Summer Term/April 2026

• Closing date

  1 February 2026 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  15 January 2026

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: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) MPS plus benefits

Teacher of Drama job summary

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality Drama lessons across Key Stages 3,4 and 5, ignite a passion for performance and creativity, and contribute to a culture of excellence and expression. Drama is a valued subject at The Streetly Academy, with strong senior leadership support and excellent outcomes at GCSE and A Level

At Key Stage 3, Drama is taught for one lesson per week, providing students with a broad and engaging foundation. At Key Stage 4 and 5, students follow the OCR GCSE/A Level Drama specification. Experience of teaching OCR is desirable but not essential; however, a working knowledge of the specification would be advantageous.

The Academy offers a unique blend of tradition and forward-thinking practice, seeking the highest standards of behaviour and appearance while embracing new technologies and continuously improving teaching, learning and assessment. We are proud of our sport specialism and our PRIDE values, rooted in the Olympic and Paralympic values, which underpin all aspects of academy life.

A strong commitment to the Arts is evident through our rich extracurricular provision, including school plays, musicals and drama clubs, where we collaborate with the Dance and Music departments; the successful candidate will be expected to

We can offer you:

A considerate employer with regard for your well-being and priorities

A health care plan covering dental, physiotherapy and eye care, alongside counselling and fast-track consultant appointments

Excellent professional development and clear opportunities for progression through our extensive CPD programme

Chromebook devices for all staff and students to support innovative teaching and reduce workload

Friendly, supportive colleagues and a collaborative departmental culture

Polite, well-mannered students who take pride in their appearance and achievements

A wide variety of clubs, trips, events and enrichment opportunities

Free onsite parking and access to our onsite gym and padel tennis courts

We are looking for:

An enthusiastic and inventive Teacher of Drama with the ability to teach across Key Stages 3 and 4, and a willingness to teach at Key Stage 5

A committed team player with a passion for Drama and the wider performing arts, who can bring creativity and energy to the classroom

A teacher who is fully prepared to engage in extracurricular activities, including drama clubs, school plays and musical productions

An individual committed to delivering active and engaging learning that motivates and inspires young people

A teacher who can set targets that stretch and challenge students of all abilities and backgrounds

A professional with a strong commitment to their own continued professional development

The ability to teach another performing arts subject would be an advantage

The successful applicant will be supported by an excellent department and will have the opportunity to complete the Level 1 TEEP (Teacher Effectiveness Enhancement Programme) as part of their professional development.

If you are looking to join a progressive school and a department that thrives on Teamwork, good humour and high standards please apply.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 1st February 2026. Interviews will take place week commencing 9 February 2026.

We warmly welcome visits to the school—please do take the opportunity to see The Streetly Academy at work.

The Streetly Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Online searches will be carried out as part of due diligence checks for shortlisted candidates. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and a prohibition from teaching check.

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 The Streetly Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1500 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Streetly Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-streetly-academy

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