We are looking for an imaginative and dedicated Drama Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm and a passion for theatre, helping students explore their potential both on and off the stage. You’ll play an essential part in delivering engaging drama lessons, organizing performances, and encouraging students to build confidence and teamwork through the arts.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Plan and deliver engaging drama lessons to Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students.

·         Inspire creativity and self-expression while building students' confidence and performance skills.

·         Organize school productions and extracurricular drama activities.

·         Collaborate with the English and Arts Departments to enrich the school's creative offerings.

·         Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback in line with school policy.

Requirements:

·         Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

·         A degree in Drama, Theatre Studies, or a related field.

·         Experience teaching Drama at secondary school level (desirable but not essential).

·         Strong classroom management and communication skills.

·         A commitment to inclusivity and promoting a love for the performing arts.

Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is an ambitious, over-subscribed 11-16 secondary school in an urban context which is as committed to the welfare of students and staff as it is our high-quality education. Our school benefits from excellent, modern facilities and teaching spaces and we are very proud of our vibrant, diverse and engaging students who work hard and have high aspirations.

The successful applicant will be energetic and enthusiastic and enjoy working with 11-16-year-olds. You will enjoy nurturing young people to grow in confidence and flourish personally. You will share our inclusive values of “opportunity, diversity and success for all” and you will have a willingness to develop your own practice in line with our ethos of continuous improvement.

In return, you will be joining our supportive team of tenacious, optimistic and talented teachers, who have the support of an experienced leadership team.

Being part of the Maiden Erlegh Trust also offers a range of career opportunities across our schools. For our teaching team we offer a flexible CPD programme which staff can tailor to their own needs which includes coaching and training for new entrants to the profession and to support career returners.

We have a proven track record of supporting ambitious staff in to middle and senior leadership posts and can offer opportunities to broaden your impact on the sector through the work of the Maiden Erlegh Institute. We are very happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, including part-time working and job-sharing.

To learn more about our school, visit our website www.maidenerleghschoolreading.co.uk.

If you would like to have an informal chat with our hiring manager about this post, please email recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org.