Teacher of Music and Drama

Caludon Castle School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 5BD

23 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  20 March 2026

• Closing date

  12 April 2026 at 9pm

• Date listed

  20 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Music
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full-time equivalent salary: TMS/UPS or Unqualified Teacher

Teacher of Music and Drama job summary

Temporary Teacher of Music and Drama (with flexibility to cover other subjects as required)

TMS/UPS or Unqualified Teacher

QTS and Unqualified considered

Temporary, Full time

Start date negotiable

Student learning sits at the heart of everything we do at Caludon. Our vision is to create an innovative learning environment that promotes high standards, celebrates excellence and personal achievement, and fosters respect for all. We nurture curiosity in a supportive, collaborative community. If this resonates with you and you are driven to make a meaningful difference, we would be delighted to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated professional who can demonstrate flexibility, initiative and a proactive approach to supporting the wider needs of the school. While the primary focus will be Music and Drama, the successful candidate may be deployed to other subjects where required, contributing positively to the school’s ethos, values and commitment to Every Child Does Matter. This position would suit a professional at any stage of their teaching career, including early career and unqualified teachers. 

We are looking for someone who is ambitious for young people, passionate about teaching and committed to bringing out the very best in every student. You will have genuine enthusiasm for working with our amazing students and helping to ensure Caludon Castle is an exceptional place to learn. You will be able to demonstrate commitment and understanding in order that every student gets the personal support and challenge they need to progress and reach their full potential.  We are dedicated to delivering a learning experience to all students which is stimulating and enjoyable, drawing from a wealth of extended learning environment and enrichment activities.  We pride ourselves on being the kind of place people want to work where everyone recognises the buzz of excitement and togetherness, whatever stage they are at in their career.  We invest in ensuring the quality of our relationships, fostering and building strong teams to share good and innovative practice, to promote learners’ achievements and to be the best that we can be. 

In addition, Caludon Castle offers:

A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and recognition.

A range of benefits which include cycle to work, free parking, an employee discount scheme, Westfield Healthcare Plan and access to the on-site swimming pool.

iPad provided for all colleagues

Access to a wealth of CPL including The National College, NPQs and the Trust Annual Learning & Teaching Conference.

Caludon Castle has great deal to be proud of. We are the kind of place people want to work with a meaningful focus on excellence and a desire to continuously improve. Our headteacher, Sarah Kenrick, would be delighted to meet you and discuss the opportunity further. To organise a visit please email Stacy Hands.

Application Deadline: 09.00pm 12 April 2026

Interviews: w/c 20 April 2026

If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date for applications, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Trust is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people and creating a culture of vigilance and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and vigilance. 

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 Caludon Castle School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1514 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Caludon Castle School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/caludon-castle-school-coventry

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