Teacher of Drama

Teacher of Drama - Fixed Term (1st Jan to 31 Aug 2027)

At Alderbrook, we exist so that every student can achieve, belong and thrive - at school and beyond.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join us as a Teacher of Drama from January 2027 to the end of the academic year.

We are looking for a colleague who is passionate about inspiring and engaging our students, through their own love of Drama and Performing Arts. We would welcome applications from ECT’s as well as more experienced teachers, who exemplify and share our Alderbrook values of Ambition, Bravery and Kindness.

Whilst our school is undeniably high achieving, we also pride ourselves as having built a renowned reputation locally for pastoral care and inclusivity. We are a truly comprehensive school in every sense of the word.

We are looking for a person who:

is passionate about supporting and developing independent, confident learners

is committed to inclusive education

can sustain high quality teaching and learning

is willing to actively contribute to all aspects of school life including our rich and diverse extra-curricular and enrichment programme

holds the values of Ambition, Bravery and Kindness at the centre of everything they do

We are proud to offer:

hard working, engaging, enthusiastic students who want to learn

a supportive and welcoming staff and trustee board, who are familiar to staff and know our school well

a highly successful, ambitious school - determined to build on the standards we currently achieve for all learners

consistently high GCSE and A Level results, placed above local and national averages year on year

a full commitment to - the professional development of colleagues

a happy working environment where staff wellbeing is prioritised by school leaders

a laptop to members of teaching staff

a well-resourced school with extensive grounds

a long established record of low staff turnover.

As part of your application, please share the reasons why your application should be considered and why you wish to work with the students here at Alderbrook.

We will consider applications for both full time and part time hours.

Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the school or arrange a telephone call with us to have an informal chat. Please contact Mrs Anna Whittington on the email address below if you would like to book a visit or a call.

E-mail: (email address on the original advert)

Closing date: 9.00am Friday 6th November 2026

We can’t wait to hear from you!

The School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of young people. Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with the Department for Education’s Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance.