Teacher of Drama with English

Vandyke Upper School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3DY

20 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  18 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  26 February 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Drama, English
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (Actual)

Teacher of Drama with English job summary

TEACHER OF DRAMA WITH ENGLISH

REQUIREDSeptember2026

MPS-UPS - £32,916 - £51,047

We are looking to appoint a Teacher of Drama with English to join our outstanding team of teachers. This post would suit either an experienced or Early Career Teacher (ECT).

The ethos of the team is extremely supportive and positive, with a proven track record of outstanding outcomes.

We can offer opportunities to teach GCSE Drama and A- level Drama and Theatre. All students have drama once per fortnight in year 9, which makes drama as a very popular option for GCSE and A Level. Our whole school production takes places in December and all years welcome to participate.

We can offer opportunities to teach KS3/4 English, GCSE English and A- level English Language, English Combined, English Literature. The ethos of our subject team is extremely supportive and positive, with a proven track record of outstanding outcomes.

The successful candidate will need to be reflective, innovative and be willing to continually develop their practice to meet the demands of the specification but more importantly be able to alter their lessons to the needs of our students year on year. You will be joining a highly effective team who work collectively to move student progress forward each year, both within the science team and the wider school.

Our recent OFSTED visit highlighted “Students at Vandyke are proud and articulate ambassadors for their school. They enjoy learning and achieve well. They thrive as a result of the school’s ambition for all students to become ‘world ready citizens’”

“Students are confident, courteous and aspirational. They behave well and move around the school calmly. They respect themselves and others”.

OFSTED January 2024.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. References and an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

We welcome interested candidates to come and visit prior to application. Visits to the school can be arranged by contacting Jo Sessions.

Please visit our website at www.vandyke.beds.sch.ukfor further information and an application form, or contact Mrs Jo Sessions, PA to Headteacher on 01525 636700 or via email recruitment@vandyke.cbeds.co.uk.

Closing date: 12 noon, Wednesday 18th March 2026

Once we have received sufficient applications the vacancy may close, so if you are interested you are advised to apply immediately. If you are short-listed for interview, details will be sent to you via email to the address provided on your application form. You are therefore advised to check your email on a regular basis.

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

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

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 Vandyke Upper School

• School type: Academy, ages 13 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1507 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Vandyke Upper School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/vandyke-upper-school

A high achieving school where everyone matters.
At Vandyke we believe that the ingredients for effective learning and high achievement include outstanding teaching, high expectations and an atmosphere within which relationships flourish. We pride ourselves on the school’s high standards and inclusive reputation.

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