Music and Drama Teacher in Beccles

Beccles High School is seeking a Music and Drama Teacher. We would also consider applications from people who could only offer one of music or drama.

Beccles High School is enthusiastically embracing the journey to excellence. Since joining Sapientia Education Trust in September 2024, we have seen a dramatic transformation focused on the young people we serve, their learning experience, and personal development. The school is friendly, supportive, and incredibly inclusive for students and staff. We are a small school and a real community where everybody knows and supports each other, working collectively towards the same goals and ambitions for our students.

Leaders have an open-door policy to support staff, and we take pleasure in sharing and celebrating achievements. All teachers have their own rooms, and marking is kept to a minimum. Our ethos includes a wide array of opportunities for students, including a timetabled 100 minutes per fortnight of enhancement activities such as sports, arts, community projects, and academic extension. Backed by a variety of clubs and societies, this contributes to the remarkably strong relationships between staff and pupils. We will also run after-school academies in football, STEM, and performing arts delivered by external professionals.

The school and trust provide a comprehensive induction programme. Employee benefits include membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, an extensive “Academy of Learning” professional development programme, cycle to work, store discounts, and a welfare programme. Schools within the Trust support each other, offering opportunities to gain experience elsewhere or benefit from the experience of others. Staff wellbeing is a focus, with flexible approaches and careful consultation. Our small size also means many opportunities for those who would like to build a range of experience quickly.

The school is located in an attractive market town on the Norfolk Broads, surrounded by countryside and close to Norfolk and Suffolk’s amazing beaches. The beautiful cathedral city of Norwich is about 25 minutes away. Housing is affordable, and there is a more relaxed way of life.

Join us in our mission to create a nurturing environment where all students feel valued, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.

For more information, please read the Job Description, Information Sheet, and Trust Benefits. If you would like to know more or arrange a visit, please contact Suzi Poll by emailing: s.poll@beccleshighschool.org.

To apply, please visit our website. Applications will be considered upon receipt; therefore, early applications are encouraged. Closing date: 20 May 2026. Interview date: 22 May 2026.

The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; therefore, all applicants must be prepared to undergo checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.