Teacher of Performing Arts (Drama specialism)
Neston High School, Neston, Cheshire, CH64 9NH13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
16 October 2025 at 9am
Date listed
3 October 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Drama
Working pattern
- Part time: 0.8 contract
Contract type
- Fixed term - Estimated 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Teacher Pay Scale up to M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an inspirational colleague, to join our thriving learning community.
We are building on present best practice and developing a new strategic
vision in order to raise standards even further. We are seeking a teacher to join our team who can bring creative new
ideas to further enhance the learning experience of our students.
What the school offers its staff
Welcome to Neston High School, a high-achieving mixed 11–18 school set in the beautiful surroundings of Cheshire. Our school is extremely popular, known for its academic excellence, exceptional pastoral care, and a positive environment where young people thrive. Families choose Neston High with confidence, knowing their children will be part of a strong, caring, and respectful community that prioritises high achievement for all, alongside dedicated support and encouragement.
At Neston High, every individual is highly valued. Our supportive approach helps each person develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding needed to become responsible, considerate, and well-rounded individuals prepared for our ever-changing society. A commitment to learning beyond the classroom is central to our school’s culture. Our achievements in STEM education have been recognised nationally, with the Educate Outstanding Commitment to STEM award granted in 2022, 2023, and 2024. This recognition is just one of many, including the Gold Award for Learning Outside the Classroom. We have high participation in programmes such as The Duke of Edinburgh Award and bar mock trials, and our students regularly excel in national competitions, such as the UKMT Senior Maths Challenge. Our sports provision is second to none.
At Neston High, we work in partnership to ensure the best outcomes for each of our students. Our aims are simple: we strive for excellence, supporting every student in reaching their full academic potential. Exceptional teaching is crucial to our students’ success, and our dedicated team of specialist staff is talented, enthusiastic, and deeply committed to providing the very best. Staff development here is widely regarded as “leading edge.” We foster strong partnerships with universities and other higher education institutions and actively support staff in pursuing professional qualifications. Whether you are a teacher, student, or member of our support staff, Neston High is a great place to learn and work.
We place a high emphasis on respect and positive behaviour, making our school a happy and welcoming place to learn. Our students engage fully in all the opportunities the school offers, attend well, and show a keen desire to learn. Young people enjoy being part of Neston High, and we love teaching them. This is a wonderful community school, yet we are always looking to improve. We are not complacent and continue to strive for growth.
We look forward to meeting you, introducing you to our students, and welcoming you to our school.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant must have enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Neston High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1724 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Neston High School website
- Email address
- leadbetterh@nestonhigh.com
Neston High School is a large 11 – 18 rural fully inclusive comprehensive school with approximately 1,750 students on roll. We are consistently over-subscribed and are proud to serve our local families and the community who travel into the area to learn in our state of the art multi-million new build and grounds. Within our centre for learning you would be joining a dedicated team of colleagues, who consistently strive to shape extraordinary lives by providing all of our young people with the opportunities to explore, dream and discover their holistic potential.
Arranging a visit to Neston High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email leadbetterh@nestonhigh.com.
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