This is an exciting time to join Landau Forte Academy, Amington.  We are an oversubscribed forward thinking 11-16 academy on a mission to provide high quality education for our local community and in May 2022 we were judged GOOD in all areas by Ofsted.  We have high expectations for our students and our academy is built upon our shared values: ambitious, brave and kind.

As with all posts at Amington, we are looking for dedicated, committed and inspirational individuals to provide high quality teaching to our wonderful students.

If successful, you will become part of our community. You will be supported in your career with opportunities to achieve nationally recognised qualifications and we invest in our staff by offering protected time, within the Academy day, for continual professional development. We have dedicated time to create a feedback and assessment policy that prioritises student progress but utilises live marking in the classroom, and whole-class feedback to enable staff to use their PPA time to focus on delivering exceptional learning. Collaboration flourishes within our faculties and shared planning empowers our staff to offer an exciting and unreservedly ambitious, challenging and engaging curriculum.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced individual with a proven track record of high impact teaching or an ambitious colleague who has successfully completed their ECT programme.

We care about our staff and staff wellbeing is integral to our decision making. We are committed to prioritising the wellbeing of our staff through a wellbeing committee and by committing to the DfE Staff Wellbeing Charter. 

Those individuals who are excited by our academy vision are encouraged to visit the academy and meet with our Principal, Mr Andrew Deen.  To arrange a visit please contact the Principal’s PA at sfarley@lfata.org.uk.

Key information

·         Contract: Full time or part time, permanent position

·         Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR

·         Start date: September 2026

·         Closing Date: Friday 20^th March

Landau Forte Charitable Trust is a family of six Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form Academies across the Midlands. Established in 1989, our roots as a charity lie in the global finance and hospitality industries, with our founders Martin Landau and Rocco Forte. Their values combine in how our schools look after their children and young people; they aspire to a world-leading standard of innovation, entrepreneurship, service and care.

We are seeking an inspiring Subject Leader for Drama to join our committed English Faculty. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate practitioner to lead Drama across the Academy, raise standards, and provide exceptional learning experiences for all students.

About the Role

The successful candidate will champion high‑quality teaching and learning in Drama, support curriculum development, and contribute to the wider vision and success of the English team. Working closely with the Faculty Leader, you will develop colleagues, enrich the curriculum, and use assessment effectively to secure strong progress at KS3 and KS4.

Person Specification

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a well‑qualified Drama teacher with an excellent teaching record and strong KS4 experience.
• Has the qualifications and experience required to lead a motivated, ambitious subject team.
• Understands the role of Drama and oracy within the wider curriculum and its impact on students’ personal development.
• Is committed to current developments in Drama education and theatre practice.
• Builds strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Demonstrates creativity, innovation, and a strong interest in curriculum and pedagogy.
• Shows interest in English‑related disciplines and the cultural curriculum.
• Brings enthusiasm, resilience, ambition, and energy.
• Uses Technology confidently for planning, assessment, data, and teaching.

Key Responsibilities

The Subject Leader for Drama will:

• Promote and model the Academy’s ethos and values.
• Raise standards and the profile of Drama across the Academy.
• Lead subject development meetings to share updates and pedagogy to the wider Drama teaching team (sitting with English).
• Support whole‑faculty and whole‑school initiatives.
• Identify KS4 students at risk of underachieving and support targeted intervention strategies.
• Lead on curriculum planning, schemes of work, and subject resources.
• Regularly review and evaluate the Drama curriculum using staff and student voice.
• Support monitoring and evaluation of teaching and learning.
• Coach and mentor colleagues to improve classroom practice and outcomes.
• Contribute to staff training and the sharing of best practice.
• Build external links to enhance CPD opportunities for Drama.
• Organise productions, workshops, trips, and enrichment opportunities.
• Ensure smooth transition between key stages through effective liaison.
• Oversee consistent data collection and report findings to the Faculty Leader.
• Lead the subject team’s reward and recognition system.
• Support analysis of assessment data and the development of raising attainment plans.

·         A supportive, cohesive and exciting working environment

·         The chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy students

·         Career prospects within an innovative and ambitious Multi Academy Trust

·         A meal allowance, commensurate with your working hours

·         Membership of the Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS)

·         Healthcare Cash Plan, from Westfield Health

Complete the application form online

Visit www.lfct.org.uk/careers

All appointments made are subject to satisfactory references and a criminal background check. Landau Forte Charitable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Self-declaration is subject to Ministry of Justice guidance on the disclosure of criminal records, further information can be found on GOV.UK.

The Trust will conduct all necessary searches and checks as relevant and in line with Government Safer Recruitment guidelines, our Safer Recruitment policy can be found on our website at www.lfct.org.uk