Teacher of Drama and Theatre Studies - Maternity Cover

Maternity Cover - Teacher of Drama and Theatre Studies

Part Time or Full Time

MPS/UPS

Required from April 2026

A well-qualified secondary Drama and Theatre Studies Teacher is required for maternity cover at Arthur Mellows Village College, an outstanding comprehensive College situated in a pleasant rural location between Peterborough and Stamford.

The successful candidate will be passionate about the Drama and Theatre Studies curriculum and have a wealth of practical and theoretical knowledge. They will have experience of working with GCSE and A Level specifications for Drama and Theatre Studies.

We are seeking to appoint a highly committed and enthusiastic teacher who has the ability to teach at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5, plus has a passion for teaching Drama including involvement in our extra-curricular whole school productions and clubs which are so popular. The ability to teach a second subject is desirable, but not essential. This is a temporary role which ends on the return of the postholder.

Behaviour in the College was judged to be Outstanding in our recent OFSTED report (May 2025) and staff are friendly and supportive, committed to ensuring all students achieve their potential.

The position would suit an ECT or an experienced classroom teacher. This is a real opportunity to make a difference with our highly motivated student body.

If you have the drive and enthusiasm to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via MyNew Term

Informal enquiries should be directed to Faye Skinner HR Officer on or via email fskinner. We are able to offer a tour of the College - please reach out to us, we are keen to show you around our successful and friendly school.

Closing date for applications is noon on Monday 26 January 2025

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a high number of applications. If you have previously applied for this role in the past 6 months, please do not reapply.

The Four Cs MAT is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All appointments involve regulated activity and are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, Barred Check List and two successful references. Online searches are carried out on all shortlisted candidates.