Teacher of Drama

• King Edward VI School

• Address: Grove Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3BH
• Salary: £34,069 - £52,835 per annum (pro rata), MPR - UPR (Mid Pay Range - Upper Pay Range) Qualified Teachers Pay Scales (England) Qualified Teachers Pay Scales (England)
• Hours: 0.6 - 0.8 FTE (Full Time Equivalent)
• Contract: Fixed Term Contract to cover Maternity leave from January 2027
• Reference: 5765

King Edward VI School are looking for an ambitious, reflective and talented Teacher of Drama who can help us to develop the quality of teaching at our school and ensure an even better learning experience for our students.

What you will need

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.

To find out more

Please read the Applicant Information Pack (pdf) and Application Guidance (word).

For further information you can read about our curriculum offering.

If you have any questions about the post, or would like to arrange a visit, do not hesitate to get in touch with either Poppy Stevens, Head of Drama, by emailing st@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk or Sarah Trueman, HR and Training Manager, by emailing sjt@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk

How to apply

To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to vacancies@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk

Closing date: 9.00 am, 4 December 2026.

Interview date: Week commencing 7 December 2026.

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. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is also subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and children’s barred list check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the school.