Teacher of Drama (1 year FTC - Maternity Cover)

Reports to: Head of Drama

Start date: 01 January 2027 (1 year fixed term contract maternity cover)

This position entails working closely with other post-holders in the Drama/English team to support the achievement of students at Ark Isaac Newton Academy. You will have a chance to collaborate with other Ark teachers and leaders across the network, where there are numerous opportunities to develop knowledge and expertise.

As part of the team, you will have the opportunity to work with great colleagues and develop your career through an outstanding professional development programme. You will be encouraged to be a reflective and open practitioner and be supported by the expertise of the Principal and experienced network colleagues, to develop yourself as an outstanding teacher.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a strong teacher with a proven track record of securing excellent outcomes
• Be passionate about Drama education and the importance the subject has in the wider culture and ethos of the academy
• Have ambition to grow and develop

• Experience of teaching Drama across KS3 & KS4
• Experience of having worked successfully in at least one school in an urban, multi-cultural setting, teaching students from backgrounds of socio-economic disadvantage
• Supporting students of all ages and abilities to make excellent progress and achieve impressive examination outcomes
• Up to date knowledge in the curriculum areas of KS3 Drama and GCSE Drama
• Understanding of the strategies needed to establish consistently high aspirations and standards of results and behaviour

• Qualified to degree level and above (a degree in Drama/Performing Arts or equivalent would be advantageous, but is not essential)
• Qualified to teach (and work) in the U.K.
• Skilled to teach Drama at KS3 & KS4

If you would like to have an informal discussion with the Principal about the role, of if you have any technical questions about the application process, please contact his Executive Assistant & HR Lead, Sam Jones at [email protected]. We look forward to receiving your application.

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Isaac Newton Academy is a non-denominational, non-selective school, welcoming students of all backgrounds from the local community. We opened in 2012 with our inaugural cohort of 180 year 7 students. Isaac Newton Academy is an all through school with students from Reception to Year 13. Our mission is - striving together to be pioneers whose legacy makes a positive difference for our world.

The school was founded on the belief that all students can make dramatic progress within the right environment. Students, teachers, staff and parents are committed to making Isaac Newton a vibrant and inclusive learning community in which everyone can succeed.

We offer a rich curriculum emphasising core academic subjects, whilst providing the facilities, time and specialist staff to ensure students develop across a range of subjects. Music is at the heart of our school, with every student learning an instrument and all secondary students having the chance to be part of our Big Band ensembles.

Our school won Secondary School of the Year in the 2018 Shine a Light Awards for its commitment to developing students’ communication skills and was shortlisted for Secondary School of the Year in the 2018 TES Awards. Our Music Department were recently shortlisted for Excellence in Creative Arts at the TES School Awards 2023.