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Specialist Drama and English Teacher
Location - Danesfield Middle School
Role - Specialist Drama and English Teacher
Salary - Teachers’ Main Pay Scale/UPS
Start date - 01 September 2026
Hours - 0.4 FTE
Contract - Permanent
Closing date - 20 May 2026 noon
Interviews - 22 May 2026
About the Role
Danesfield Middle School is seeking an inspiring and skilled Drama Teacher to join our vibrant Performing Arts team on a 0.4 basis. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality drama teaching across KS2 and KS3, working with enthusiastic pupils in our stunning Quantock Performing Arts Building.
We are a school on a rapid improvement journey, driven by a strong vision, supportive leadership and a culture that values creativity, confidence and self-expression. We are looking for a specialist drama practitioner who is passionate about engaging pupils through performance, storytelling and theatre skills.
The successful candidate will plan and deliver engaging drama lessons, contribute to school productions and enrichment opportunities, and play a key role in shaping an ambitious and creative drama curriculum. While this is a drama post, experience or interest in wider performing arts is welcomed.
What We Offer
In return, we offer excellent CPD, a collaborative and arts-positive environment, and the opportunity to develop your practice across KS2 and KS3 as part of a committed and supportive team.
If you are creative, energetic and keen to make a meaningful impact on drama within our school community, we would love to hear from you.
Want to Visit or Discuss the Role?
We warmly welcome visits—you will instantly feel the positive, purposeful atmosphere as our students show you our school. Please contact us to arrange a tour or an informal conversation about the post. We look forward to meeting you and exploring how you could become part of our team.
Safeguarding Statement
Please note: Beacon Education reserves the right to interview on a rolling basis and may make an appointment before the application deadline. We would therefore encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.
This position will be offered to the successful candidate subject to references and obtaining the necessary clearances. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews will be conducted on a rolling bases as and when applications are successful, so candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment should the vacancy close early.
Beacon Education adheres to Safer Recruitment procedures and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhance DBS check.
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