We are seeking an outstanding, creative and inspirational Teacher of Drama to join our team from the Summer Term 2026. The candidate should be an excellent classroom practitioner, reflective in their teaching practice and focused on getting the best from every student across all key stages of the secondary curriculum.

Whilst the role is permanent, we can consider a fixed-term contract to the end of the academic year as a possible alternative.

Hours of work: 0.66 FTE- based on a two-week timetable.

The successful candidate will:

• Possess a relevant teaching qualification with QTS (PGCE, Cert Ed, Bed)
• Be an excellent communicator
• Ensure high standards of teaching across the curriculum and have a commitment to challenging learners to achieve well
• Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the curriculum and assessment, reporting and recording processes relating to GCSE Drama and BTEC level 2 and 3 courses
• Be a passionate, caring and inspirational leader and teacher
• Be self-motivated and reliable
• Be enthusiastic about current research on thinking skills and building learning power.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school dedicated to supporting students to realise their potential. If you have what it takes to fulfil this role, we would love to hear from you.

Kirkby Stephen Grammar School is part of Cumbria Education Trust. CET is a growing multi-academy trust based in Cumbria; and is committed to creating outstanding, innovative and inspiring learning environments for our schools and their communities. The successful candidate will be joining CET at an exciting time, as we continue to build on our successes and move forward on our journey to establish ourselves as one of the highest performing MATs in the North of England.

This is an excellent opportunity to join Kirkby Stephen Grammar School at a pivotal time for its future. 

If you have the qualities we require, along with the passion and aspirations to contribute to the success of the School and the MAT, we urge you to hit the "Apply" button.

Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates.