Teacher of Drama

Post Reference: 2639

Academy: Leeds East Academy  

Job Title: Teacher of Drama

Grade: MPS/UPS (£31,650 to £49,084) 

Hours: Full time 

Accountable to: Curriculum Leader of Performing Arts

Leeds East Academy is a vibrant, over-subscribed 11-16 academy driven by a clear purpose: to improve the life chances of our young people. Guided by our core values of resilience, integrity, trust, and ambition, we strive to create a community where every student feels a deep sense of belonging and is empowered to achieve their full potential. As a highly inclusive school, we are determined to ensure that all students, regardless of their starting point, can thrive in a supportive and ambitious environment, driving everyone to be exceptional. 

In 2024, Ofsted recognised our ongoing improvement, rating us as ‘Good’ in Leadership & Management, Behaviour & Attitudes, and Personal Development. This reflects our unwavering focus on providing a safe, respectful, and aspirational environment where students can thrive both academically and personally. We are a forward-looking school unafraid to push boundaries, embrace new challenges, and continuously develop our practice. 

As proud members of the High-Performance Learning international community, we firmly believe that every child can excel given the right culture and climate. Our inclusive and ambitious ethos is built on the belief that exceptional outcomes are possible for all. We do not just teach – we nurture, inspire, and equip young people with the skills and character they need to lead successful lives and contribute positively to society. 

Leeds East Academy is part of White Rose Academies Trust, a local trust dedicated to raising aspirations and unlocking the potential of young people across Leeds. Together, we are committed to delivering a world-class education and creating life-changing opportunities for all. 

Role:

You will have a passion for the subject, an enthusiasm for teaching, and a commitment to supporting the academic and holistic development of every  student within your care.

You will:

• Plan and deliver an innovative, engaging and ambitious Drama curriculum which provides students with the requisite knowledge, skills, and cultural capital.

  
  

• Teach high quality, personalised and inclusive lessons to classes across Key Stages 3 and 4 to secure strong progress and outcomes for all learners.

  
  

• Uphold high expectations of all learners with a commitment to ensuring that they can achieve their full educational potential through establishing fair, respectful, trusting supportive and constructive relationships.

  
  

• Fully support school productions and other Drama and Performing Arts enrichment opportunities.

  
  

• Support the delivery of lessons across the Performing Arts to Key Stage 3 where required.

  
  

• Have a commitment to collaboration, co-operative working and continued professional development.

Share and drive the academy vision of ‘Everyone Exceptional’

Part of White Rose Academies Trust - Leeds East Academy is accelerating on a thrilling journey, which will ultimately see the school, its staff and its students, secure continued strides for the school and the community that it serves.

We are securing our vision for World Class by growing our family of exceptional education professionals; dedicated specialists and passionate leaders with the shared goal of transforming future prospects for the next generation in West Yorkshire.

The trust currently employs over 500 members of staff and is responsible for educating and developing almost 4,000 students between the ages of 3 to 16. The trust consists of three secondary schools - Leeds City Academy, Leeds East Academy and Leeds West Academy, and also welcomed its first primary school Alder Tree Primary Academy on 1st December 2020.

We believe the trust is a highly desirable place of work for an ambitious professional, who will be joining one of the most supportive and talented teams in the country.

Closing Date:            Monday 23rd June 2025

Interview Date:         Thursday 26th June 2025

Start Date:                 September 2025 or as soon as possible

To apply, please visit Every Candidate Portal - View Job Details

If you would like to arrange a visit to the academy, please contact us on 0113 273 1964.

White Rose Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment. Appointments will be subject to Safer Recruitment Procedures and an enhanced DBS check.