Teacher of Drama

Teacher of Drama

Part Time | Permanent Post | Starting September 2026

We are looking for a dynamic, capable and well-qualified teacher to join our Drama department from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a Drama teacher looking to join a highly successful and well-resourced department of supportive and committed staff. There is the potential to teach classes across the age range, including A Level, and the appointee will have responsibility for directing one school production (year group play) each year. There would be excellent support available for an ECT or someone looking to transition into teaching, but equally the post would suit an experienced teacher seeking a new role. The role is part time, between 0.4 and 0.6 FTE depending on the wider pastoral and wider curricular involvement within the school; we are ideally seeking a colleague who can participate fully in the School's extensive pastoral and wider-curricular programme.

For a full description of the role please see the Candidate Information Pack - Teacher of Drama.

The Leys is an inclusive and inspiring co-educational boarding and day school offering an incredible learning environment and pupil experience in Cambridge. Putting pupils at the heart of everything we do, our shared values create a strong, caring, and cohesive community. The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated, successful, and welcoming team of teaching and business professionals, committed to working together to combine their skills, experience, and insights to deliver an excellent education to our pupils.

The Leys is an extremely rewarding place to work. We hope you will take the time to look at our website, The Leys School, to find out more about us.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Before appointment to any role in the school, checks including an Enhanced DBS Check and workplace references will be undertaken in accordance with current statutory guidance. Evidence of eligibility to work in the UK is required. A six-month probationary period will also apply.

The Foundation is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity and celebrates the diverse voice of our community.

How to apply:

If you are interested in applying, please submit a completed application form including covering letter, to the Recruitment Team (recruitment@theleys.net), The Leys School, Cambridge, CB2 7AD by 09.00am on 08 May 2026. Interviews will be held w/c 15/16 May 2026. We will review applications on submission and reserve the right to withdraw this advert early if a suitable candidate is appointed, therefore we would encourage an early application.

This role has the opportunity for regular contact with pupils and therefore is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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We are looking for a dynamic, capable and well-qualified teacher to join our Drama department from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a Drama teacher looking to join a highly successful and well-resourced department of supportive and committed staff. There is the potential to teach classes across the age range, including A Level, and the appointee will have responsibility for directing one school production (year group play) each year. There would be excellent support available for an ECT or someone looking to transition into teaching, but equally the post would suit an experienced teacher seeking a new role. The role is part time, between 0.4 and 0.6 FTE depending on the wider pastoral and wider curricular involvement within the school; we are ideally seeking a colleague who can participate fully in the School's extensive pastoral and wider-curricular programme.

The Leys is an inclusive and inspiring co-educational boarding and day school offering an incredible learning environment and pupil experience in Cambridge. Putting pupils at the heart of everything we do, our shared values create a strong, caring, and cohesive community. The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated, successful, and welcoming team of teaching and business professionals, committed to working together to combine their skills, experience, and insights to deliver an excellent education to our pupils.

The Leys is an extremely rewarding place to work. We hope you will take the time to look at our website, The Leys School, to find out more about us.