Teacher of English with Drama
Ribblesdale School, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1EJ24 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
12 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
18 December 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Drama, English
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - One Year
Pay scale
- MPS / UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and enthusiastic teacher to join our thriving English Department for a one-year temporary position. We are seeking a colleague with a strong passion for English who is also confident in teaching Drama to support our established and successful Drama team. While the role is majority English, the ability to deliver high-quality Drama lessons is an important part of this post.
The successful candidate will inspire pupils through a rich, ambitious and engaging English curriculum that develops strong literacy, analytical thinking and a genuine love of the subject. Applicants should possess excellent subject knowledge and the ability to plan and deliver effective lessons that promote curiosity, high expectations and inclusive practice for learners of all abilities.
In addition to their work within English, the postholder will contribute to Drama teaching and classroom provision, helping to maintain the high standards and creative ethos of the department. A willingness to bring energy, collaboration and imagination to Drama lessons will be highly valued.
The role also includes contributing to and marking assessments, creating resources across KS3 and KS4, and engaging fully in departmental meetings, INSET and training. The successful candidate will join a supportive, forward-thinking team committed to delivering excellent learning experiences across the school.
If you are a dynamic and reflective practitioner, passionate about English and excited to support our Drama provision, we would be delighted to receive your application.
What the school offers its staff
Our expert, friendly teaching and support staff work hard to ensure that our school continues to grow and improve, keeping our pupils’ development needs at the heart of all we do. ‘The Ribblesdale Way’ encapsulates the core beliefs and expectations we hold for our pupils and staff. Ribblesdale School is a Microsoft Showcase School and a founder member and key contributor to the North-West EdTech hub. Every pupil in our care benefits from our Ofsted Grade 1 personal development programme which incorporates our unique enrichment curriculum.
Ribblesdale is a popular and successful school which enjoys close links with the local community it has served for more than 90 years. I would positively encourage candidates to visit Ribblesdale School in order that they may better understand the ethos and atmosphere of our learning community.
Further information about the job
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
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About Ribblesdale School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 16
- Education phase
- All through school
- School size
- 1410 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ribblesdale School website
- Email address
- vacancies@ribblesdale.org
- Phone number
- 01200 422563
Ribblesdale School is a Microsoft Showcase School using cutting edge technology, located in the heart of the beautiful Ribble Valley in Lancashire. and we are seeking to appoint.
Arranging a visit to Ribblesdale School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@ribblesdale.org.
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