Northampton Academy
Northamptonshire
£35,000 - £51,000 per year
Salary:
ULT Teachers' Pay Range plus TLR2
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 January 2026
Apply by:
22 September 2025
Job overview
Head of Drama
Start date: January 2026 or earlier
Salary: ULT Teachers' Pay Range plus TLR2
Worried what you will be asked at interview?
Well don't be, as you will get these in advance of the day so you can show us your 'best self'.
Worried about where to park on your interview day?
Well don't, as you will get a parking space reserved for you on your interview day and hopefully when you visit.
Want a Costa Coffee from our in-house Costa Café in school?
Yes, that's right we have a Costa Café with one free coffee each week for every member of staff.
Want a morning or afternoon free from teaching so you can pick up the kids, go to the gym, walk the dog or just relax?
Well, come and join us. This is just one of the many wellbeing initiatives we have at the school.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to lead 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.
More pay, more time and more support. We offer the best pay in the sector, three extra INSET days for planning, guaranteed personal days, great training for your career and more. Teach with United Learning for a more rewarding career.
The post is being advertised with a closing date of 22nd 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.
The leadership of the academy is completely determined to create an environment in which teachers can get on with their core role: delivering excellent lessons. To this end, the student behaviour system is clear and simple and easy to administer in lessons. If action is needed beyond these simple steps, the pastoral and senior teams take all the burden away from the teachers, conducting detentions, following up and dealing with parents on your behalf. Teachers at the academy speak of this as one of the major benefits of working here. In addition to this, teachers are trusted to be professionals through:
* Ongoing professional training and development as well as networking opportunities throughout the United Learning Multi Academy Trust.
* For applicants who aspire to enter the teaching profession, opportunities are available through the United Learning Multi Academy Trust.
* A competitive salary, an on-site fitness centre, a commitment to your personal development and a flexible benefit scheme.
* A genuine 'flexi-working' approach with at least one opportunity a week to come in late or leave early for every teaching member of staff
Northampton Academy is part of United Learning, a unique group of independent and state schools working together to achieve the best in everyone. Our vision is to provide excellent education so that all young people are able to make a success of their lives and, if we are to realise this vision, we need to make sure we attract, develop and reward the key ingredient – you.
Northampton Academy is committed to equal opportunities and to the protection and safety of all students and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share these commitments.
The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Owen Jones, Principal – o.-
Closing Date: Monday, 22nd September 2025 at 23.55pm
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About Northampton Academy
Northampton Academy
Wellingborough Road, Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN3 8NH
United Kingdom
Northampton Academy is a transformational comprehensive and non-selective school, serving a diverse community. We were proud to be judged 'outstanding' by Ofsted in all areas in March 2023. Our values, which underpin every decision we take, are RESPECT, DETERMINATION, AMBITION, TOLERANCE and INTEGRITY. We have a comprehensive student character-building programme, which has been nationally recognised through the Character Quality Mark Plus that was awarded in November 2021.
The leadership of the academy is completely determined to create an environment in which teachers can get on with their core role: delivering excellent lessons. To this end, the student behaviour system is clear and simple and easy to administer in lessons. If action is needed beyond these simple steps, the pastoral and senior teams take all the burden away from the teachers, conducting detentions, following up and dealing with parents on your behalf. Teachers at the academy speak of this as one of the major benefits of working here. In addition to this, teachers are trusted to be professionals through:
* A genuine 'flexi-working' approach with at least one opportunity a week to come in late or leave early for every teaching member of staff
* No unannounced observations
* No lesson grading
* 3 extra INSET days per year for joint team planning
* A feedback and recognition policy that lets teachers decide the best feedback mechanism for their own classes, rather than having this prescribed centrally
Northampton Academy is part of United Learning, one of the country's leading multi-academy trusts. We serve more than 64,000 pupils and support around 10,000 staff in our schools, and we offer a growing range of additional services, including teacher training, professional development programmes, and a full curriculum package for schools.
Everything that we do is geared towards improving life outcomes for young people. We also believe in offering our staff more pay, more time and more support.
More pay…
* We pay an average of 5% above national scales – the best rates of pay in the sector
* Cash towards medical treatment
* Generous staff discount scheme
more time…
* Three extra INSET days for planning
* At least one personal day a year
and more support
* Great training for your career
* Exceptional curriculum resources
* Expert subject advice
* Support for your wellbeing
If you are passionate about teaching and inspiring students, we strongly encourage you to reach out and find out more about Northampton Academy and the fantastic opportunities available.
To support you in making your decision to apply for a role, our subject leaders are more than happy to have an informal conversation with you to answer your questions and provide insights into teaching and learning within the academy. Better yet, please arrange a visit to the school to experience our environment first hand and see why our team love what they do.
Don't miss your chance to work in our outstanding academy or to discover how you can make a significant impact on your own, and our students', future… get in touch today
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