Teacher of Drama Basic

About the school

At Alderbrook School we exist so that every student can achieve, belong and thrive – at school and beyond. We are a truly comprehensive school in every sense of the word. Whilst undeniably high achieving, we also pride ourselves on a renowned reputation locally for pastoral care and inclusivity.

The role

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join Alderbrook School as a Teacher of Drama from January 2027. We welcome applications from ECTs as well as more experienced teachers who exemplify and share our values of Ambition, Bravery and Kindness. We will consider applications for both full-time and part-time hours.

Requirements

• Passionate about supporting and developing independent, confident learners
• Committed to inclusive education
• Able to sustain high-quality teaching and learning
• Willing to actively contribute to all aspects of school life, including the rich and diverse extra-curricular and enrichment programme
• Places the values of Ambition, Bravery and Kindness at the centre of everything they do

Benefits & package

• Hard-working, engaging and enthusiastic students who want to learn
• A supportive and welcoming staff and trustee board
• A highly successful, ambitious school determined to build on current standards
• Consistently high GCSE and A Level results, placed above local and national averages year on year
• A full commitment to the professional development of colleagues
• A happy working environment where staff wellbeing is prioritised by school leaders
• A private medical health plan for staff and their children in full-time education up to the age of 24
• A laptop provided to members of teaching staff
• A well-resourced school with extensive grounds
• A long-established record of low staff turnover

How to apply

Candidates can apply via TheTeacherJob. As part of the application, please share the reasons why your application should be considered and why you wish to work with the students at Alderbrook. The closing date is 9.00am on Monday 28th September 2026. The school is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of young people. Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with the Department for Education’s Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance.