Teacher of Drama – Maternity Cover

Job overview 

Salary: MPS/UPS 

Hours: Core school hours 

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Teacher of Drama to join Sawtry Village Academy.  The successful candidate will be creative, highly motivated, and enthusiastic, with the ability to inspire, engage, and enthuse pupils through high-quality teaching and learning in Drama. 

The ideal candidate:

• Qualified Teacher Status and degree in specialist subject
• Experience of teaching at KS3 to KS4
• Be confident in delivering excellent lessons
• Ability to use IT to support effective teaching and learning
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Effective form tutoring and committed to the importance of pastoral support
• Understand and be a proud advocate of the five values of all Meridian Trust schools
• Be a team player, with a ‘can do’ solution focussed attitude

Benefits of working for us include: 

• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support   
• Eyecare vouchers          
• Cycle to work scheme          
• Reduced staff membership to the facilities at Academy Leisure, Sawtry          
• Generous sick pay and annual leave  
• Enhanced family friendly policies   
• Excellent pension scheme   

About Sawtry –

Sawtry Village Academy is part of the successful and expanding Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust, a group of primary and secondary schools.  Sawtry is a fast-growing village with excellent transport links to the North and South via the A1/A14.

About Meridian Trust –

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. 

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to - 

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in

• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays         

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/. 

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications:  Monday 26^th January 2026, 9.00 am

Interviews will be held on:  Thursday 29^th January 2026

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.