Anglian Learning -Transforming Education Together
Salary: Teacher Main/Upper Pay Scale(£32,916 - £51,048FTE per annum) plus TLR 2.2 (£4,798 per annum).
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Expected Start Date: September 2026 or January 2027 (subject to completion of relevant checks)
Role overview
Anglian Learning is pleased to share an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, committed and inspirational Head of Drama to join our successful team at Sawston Village College.
You will be an excellent classroom practitioner and creative leader, with the vision, passion and drive to inspire a love of Drama and the performing arts in our students. We are looking for someone who can build on the department's strong reputation, lead a thriving curriculum and enrichment programme, and contribute to the wider personal development of our young people. The successful candidate will be a team player with a positive, can‑do attitude who shares the College's and Trust's values.
Drama is highly regarded at Sawston Village College, with strong uptake at GCSE, dynamic and high‑performing student groups, and a flourishing programme of clubs, trips and productions. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher and leader who is keen to further develop an already successful department. We are also looking forward to the completion of a significantly enhanced Performing Arts base, which will complement our existing Drama Studio and Main Hall facilities.
Benefits
At Sawston Village College, we believe our practices make a real difference to staff and students. By joining us, you will benefit from:
- A supportive, committed and highly skilled team of colleagues
- Engaged, motivated and well‑behaved students
- A strong culture of professional learning and development
- Clear opportunities for career progression and leadership development
- High‑quality facilities and resources, including investment in our Performing Arts provision
- The opportunity to be part of a dynamic, ambitious and supportive multi‑academy trust
The successful candidate will
- Be a creative and dynamic teacher with a passion for Drama and the performing arts
- Have experience of successfully teaching Drama across Key Stages 3 and 4
- Be an effective leader with the ability to inspire students and colleagues
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Be committed to achieving the highest standards of teaching, learning and student outcomes
An employee of AnglianLearningyou would benefit from access to a range of employee benefits and Trust-wide initiatives. For an overview of the benefits on offer please refer to the Recruitment Information Pack.
Regrettably we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must either have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application or be in the process of obtaining this, as proof of right to work will be required during the recruitment process.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation. As a Disability Confident Employer we are committed to working with applicants and existing staff to explore ways in which we can remove barriers to support everyone to fulfil their potential. If you would benefit from adjustments in order to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please get in contact to discuss options.
Anglian Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to robust pre‑employment checks including but not limited to checks carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service and an online presence check prior to interview.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Our policies for Ex‑Offenders, GDPR, Safeguarding and Recruitment can be found on our website: www.anglianlearning.org
