Teacher of Drama (Maternity)
Salary: MPR/UPR
Hours: 0.6 – 0.8 FTE
Contract: Maternity Cover
Start Date: January 2027
Your responsibilities
We are looking for an ambitious, reflective and talented person who can help us to develop the quality of teaching at King Edward VI School and ensure an even better learning experience for our students.
We are seeking to appoint a person who:
- is passionate about Drama and is able to inspire our students with a similar love for the subject
- is committed to comprehensive education, and to improving outcomes for young people
- can work effectively as part of a team, and make a positive contribution to our ethos and values.
About us
King Edward VI CEVC School is a successful, oversubscribed 11-16 school with 1200 students on roll. We are situated in the historic town of Bury St Edmunds (‘the jewel in the crown of Suffolk’), surrounded by beautiful countryside – just over an hour by train to London, and with good links to the A14.
For more information
If you have any questions about the post, or would like to arrange a visit, do not hesitate to get in touch with Poppy Stevens, Head of Drama st@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk or Sarah Trueman, HR & Training Manager sjt@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk
We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and are fully committed to equality of opportunity.
Further information about our curriculum offering can be found here and in the Information Pack:
How to apply
Completed application to be returned to recruitment@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk
Closing date: 9.00 am, Friday 4 December 2026
Interview date: w/c 7 December 2026
