Teacher of Performing Arts/Drama

Details of advert

Pudsey Grammar School is a thriving secondary school and sixth form educating students aged 11-18. Established in 1905, our school boasts a long and proud history combined with a modern, state-of-the-art building designed to inspire learning and achievement. We are heavily oversubscribed with 1,350 students in the main school and 250 in the sixth form.

Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024, we were proudly selected as a National Behaviour Hub School in 2022. As part of the Leeds Teaching Hubs, we offer outstanding opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD), enabling our staff to grow and thrive in their careers. At Pudsey Grammar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and dynamic environment where both students and staff succeed.

Job Role: Permanent - Teacher of Performing Arts/Drama

Grade: MPS/UPS, £32,916 - £51,048

Start date: September 2026

The school operates a flexible early finish on Fridays

We are looking for an exceptional and highly motivated teacher to join our talented and forward-thinking performing arts department (teaching drama and performing arts) where you will be supported and developed to ensure that you deliver inspirational and innovative teaching on a daily basis. The team works collaboratively to share good practice and to improve teaching and learning across the department and benefits from excellent facilities including a fully equipped drama studio, school auditorium and recording studio.

The successful candidate would be joining a very enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated team where student progress is the focal point.

Pudsey Grammar School has an excellent reputation in the local community, being the second most oversubscribed school in Leeds.

We are looking for an outstanding candidate who would be keen to:

Teach across Key Stage 3, 4 and 5

Work within music and drama to develop an exciting range of extra-curricular activities and promote our hugely successful school productions

Contribute to and continue to develop our well-established and successful schemes of work and curriculum across all key stages in drama.

Work cohesively within a department that is committed to developing new ways of teaching and learning that focus on student needs

Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.

Why work at Pudsey Grammar School?

Be part of a rapidly improving school which stands as the second most oversubscribed school in the city

Work for an organisation which has staff wellbeing as its core

Embrace the opportunity to play a key part in the continuing transformation of the school

Be part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team of staff who are ensuring our students are successful in every way

Work alongside hub-schools in the Yorkshire and Humber region and University College London, with access to high quality Teaching and Learning training, networking events, CPD and national teacher meetings held annually in London.

Belong to a supportive organisation which prides itself on high standards for staff and students

Work in an award-winning state of art building

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line.

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.

Application Process

Should you wish to apply for this position, please send the following:

Please be aware that we do not accept Curriculum Vitaes.

In support of your application, you may include a covering letter. This should be in addition to the completed application form.

Application form and full job description can be found on the school website: www.pudseygrammar.co.uk vacancies - My New Term link

Closing date for application Wednesday13th May 2026 by 8.00am

Successful candidates will be contacted directly with details of the interview.

Interview date: Wednesday 20th May 2026