Teacher of Drama - Don Valley Academy in Doncaster

Don Valley Academy are looking to appoint a Teacher of Drama to join our academy in April 2026 on a full time, temporary basis to cover Maternity Leave. Are you looking for a role that will enable you to influence and give direction to the children in your classes? Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.

Don Valley Academy is a vibrant, oversubscribed, secondary Academy with over 1100 students on roll from Year 7 to 11. We serve a mixed community; however, despite these challenges, you will find Don Valley students to be polite and engaged with their learning. Collaboration is at the heart of the Academy for both students and staff, and you will find Don Valley Academy to be positive and reflective towards their own professionalism, with wellbeing as a pivotal aspect of our Academy ethos.

Our most recent Ofsted inspection was in July 2024. There has been no change to the Academy's overall judgement of 'Good' as a result of this ungraded (Section 8) inspection. However, the evidence gathered suggests that the inspection grade might be 'Outstanding' if a graded (Section 5) inspection were carried out. Don Valley Academy is proud to be an EEF Research School. One of only 33 Research Schools across England, we work to exemplify our evidence informed teaching and learning strategies, share what we know about putting research into practice, and support schools in the region to make better use of evidence to inform and improve their teaching and learning.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list/prohibition lists. We will consider job applicants who have a criminal record based on their skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and, where needed, qualifications and training. However, our approach depends on the job, and whether it is covered by, or exempt from, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

Responsibilities

As a Teacher of Drama you will deliver high quality drama lessons, plan and assess progress, and contribute to a positive culture for learning. You will work with colleagues to develop a broad and balanced drama curriculum and contribute to whole-school improvement strategies. You will promote safeguarding and ensure the safety and well-being of students.

Qualifications

Relevant teaching qualification and experience in Drama. Awareness of safeguarding requirements and the ability to work within the Trust's ethos.

Benefits

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area:

• Financial Wellbeing: Membership to the Teachers' Pension Scheme, Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme, Access to an extensive discounts platform.
• Physical Wellbeing: 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household, Gym & fitness discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, Free annual flu jab.
• Mental Wellbeing: Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Support Service, Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings.