Teacher of Drama - potential for Curriculum Leader role - Maternity Cover

Sprowston Community Academy and Sixth Form

Cannerby Lane

Sprowston

Norwich

NR7 8NE

Email: recruitment@bhetrust.co.uk

Headteacher: Liz Wood

Vacancy

Teacher of Drama with potential for Curriculum Leader role - Maternity Cover,

MPS/UPS (+ TLR2A for Curriculum Leader post) 0.9fte

£32,916 - £51,047 pro rata; £29,624 - £45,942 actual salary (TLR2A £3,527)

To commence January 2027

“Being the best version of Sprowston that we can be”

We are seeking to employ a dynamic and passionate teacher of Drama - with the potential to take on the role of Curriculum Leader - who will lead exceptional provision across the Drama Department, and ensure that there are strong academic outcomes for all student groups.

Drama is offered at KS3 and KS4 with successful results at examination level. You would lead, or be a part of a team of teachers, leading with vision and commitment in a dynamic, creative and committed Faculty who work together to provide a strong, inspiring experience for our students and the wider community. The Curriculum Lead Drama is one with significant responsibilities in the Faculty: for developing and administering all subject specific matters, managing quality assurance as part of the faculty leadership team, completing the appraisal process and ensuring effective communication within the Faculty. Involvement in the school production would also be part of the post.

The Creative Arts team are passionate about the Arts and committed to delivering a programme of learning which is enriching, fun and creative; is supportive, enabling students to achieve success and promotes all that the Creative Arts Industries have to offer. We are proud of our links with local Arts providers and our alumni Arts Students working in all aspects of the Creative Industries.

Sprowston Community Academy is a growing 11-18 school serving the North-east of Norwich. We are exceptionally proud of our place within the local community and our strong local reputation reflects this. We are an inclusive school and believe passionately that students need to be equipped as good citizens as well as good learners. The successful applicant will work with us to fully promote this ethos whilst also striving for academic excellence.

Ofsted 2026 said “Leaders place a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and workload, contributing to high levels of staff morale and a positive working culture. Staff feel respected, valued and supported. They have a shared identity and pride in the school”.

As part of the role we would include CPD that develops your ability and confidence applying our behaviour and reward system, understanding our teaching and learning cycle and applying adaptive teaching strategies within the classroom.

For further information about Sprowston Community Academy please visit the website sprowstoncommunityacademy.co.uk.

To apply, please select the “Apply now” button and enter your details.

Please include in the personal statement section of your application why you believe you are suitable for this role in terms of skill, experience and personal qualities.

You must “Submit” your fully completed application by the closing date/time.

Closing date: Wednesday 30 September 2026 @ 9am

Interviews: TBC

Broad Horizons Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, therefore successful candidates will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. Applicants must be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. Right to Work in the UK will need to be established. We are an equal opportunities employer.