Teacher of Drama and Performing Arts in Harleston

Part of the Diocese of St Benet’s MAT. Salary - Main Pay Scale 1-6 (£32,916 - £45,352 pa) Permanent Full Time 1.0 FTE Required for September 2026.

Ignite Creativity. Inspire Community. Make Your Mark. Are you a passionate educator who believes in the transformative power of the Arts? Harleston Sancroft Academy is seeking an exceptional Drama teacher to join our vibrant, growing community where creativity isn’t just valued—it’s central to everything we do.

At the heart of our curriculum lies a deep commitment to the Arts. Here, every student and staff member are encouraged not just to participate, but to truly thrive. We are a school where people matter first, where relationships are the foundation of everything we achieve, and where your contributions will make a tangible difference to young lives every single day.

You will primarily teach Drama across KS3 and KS4, bringing scripts to life and empowering students to find their voice on stage and beyond. If you have the ability and enthusiasm to teach an additional subject across the curriculum, even better—we're a growing school with exciting opportunities ahead, including opportunities to work with children in our Primary Phase.

You’re someone who ignites curiosity both in the classroom and beyond its walls. You see potential in every student and have the creativity and passion to unlock it. You’re looking for more than just a job—you’re seeking a community where your talents will be celebrated and your impact will be lasting. Ready to take centre stage in your career? Join us at Sancroft, where the best outcomes for our community start with exceptional people like you.

We are extremely proud of our ethos and the very positive relationships which exist at the school. The Harleston Sancroft Academy, part of the St Benet’s Multi Academy Trust, is an oversubscribed, inclusive and very successful 3-16 Church of England all-through school in South Norfolk where children thrive and achieve very well. Children are supported to flourish and grow with responsibility and resilience, relishing the opportunity to ‘Live Life in All Its Fullness’ (OFSTED, 2025). The primary and secondary phases are located approximately half a mile apart offering a unique All Through educational experience. This year we have celebrated the best results in the school’s history and we are excited for what lies ahead.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to book an appointment or speak with the School Business Manager; Emma Johnson 01379 852561 - ejohnson@sancroft.stbenets.org.

If you would like to be a part of this journey and for more information about this role, including the job description and person specification, please read the attached Recruitment Pack available from ‘Attachments’. To complete our online application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, and you will be directed to apply through our Applicant Tracking System. If you do not already have one, you will need to create a ‘Teacher Booker’ account. References may be requested prior to interview and may be contacted on receipt of your application form.

Within the Trust we use AI to help review applications. If we spot that AI has been used in a misleading way, such as copying unedited AI created answers, exaggerating previous job experience, or pretending to be someone else, we may choose to reject the application without feedback. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if sufficient applications have been received.

Key Dates: Closing date: 27 February 2026, 9am. Interview date: 5 March 2026.

The Diocese of Norwich St Benet’s Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references. The Trust's safeguarding policy can be found on our website. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.