Overview
Job Title: Drama Teacher
Start date: January 2026
Salary: ULT Teachers’ Pay Range
About the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to become part of our successful Drama department, and work within our newly established Performing Arts Stream ‘Spotlight’. We have an excellent track record of examination success within Drama at GCSE and are currently in the process of introducing the Level 1 / 2 BTEC in Performing Arts with the aim to extend this to KS5 in forthcoming years. We have two dedicated Drama suites and a full-time dedicated Sound and Performance Technician and excellent equipment. The successful candidate will be student-centred and be prepared to ‘go the extra mile’ to help students perform at all levels. We have a long-established history of annual productions, and the successful candidate will contribute to these productions alongside our committed Performing Arts team. Our goal over the next academic year is to embed our newly developed schemes of work, which include leadership, literacy and oracy opportunities for each and every student. We aim to have all students leaving Northampton Academy as confident, well-rounded individuals with a real sense of purpose. Drama will be one of the most important and influential players as we strive for this ambitious target.
Responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality Drama lessons that are engaging, inclusive and student-centered.
* Contribute to and lead school productions and collaborate with the Performing Arts team.
* Embed schemes of work that include leadership, literacy and oracy opportunities for all students.
* Support the development of students’ confidence, oracy and practical performance skills.
* Work to create opportunities for students to perform at all levels and participate in annual productions.
* Collaborate with colleagues to maintain and enhance an effective learning environment; contribute to the broader safeguarding and pastoral systems as appropriate.
Qualifications and requirements
* Experience in teaching Drama and the ability to engage students across a range of abilities.
* Willingness to contribute to the department’s productions and to the broader Performing Arts program.
* Commitment to professional development and ongoing training.
* Enhanced DBS Disclosure (or in the process of obtaining one) as a condition of employment.
Benefits and working environment
* Competitive pay and a supportive benefits package within the United Learning Multi Academy Trust.
* Three extra INSET days for planning, guaranteed personal days and flexible benefit schemes.
* On-site fitness centre and access to a flexible working approach with opportunities to adjust start/end times where possible.
* On-site Costa Café with a free coffee for each staff member each week.
* Priority parking arrangements for interview days and a welcoming, supportive onboarding environment.
Application process
The post is being advertised with a closing date of 23rd September 2025; however, we would like potential applicants to apply as soon as possible and reserve the right to withdraw the advert should we interview and appoint a suitable candidate earlier than the advertised closing date or extend the closing date should there not be a suitable pool of candidates by this date.
Northampton Academy is part of United Learning, a unique group of independent and state schools working together to achieve the best in everyone. We are committed to equal opportunities and to the protection and safety of all students and adults. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Owen Jones, Principal – o.jones@northampton-academy.org
Closing date
Closing Date: Monday, 23rd September 2025 at 23.59
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