Teacher of Drama (Rye College)

East Sussex County Council · Rye, England, United Kingdom

FULL TIME

Job Description

Hours of work: TBC

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

(As the position is part-time, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Monday 30 November 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact

Rye College

The Grove

Rye

East Sussex

TN31 7NQ

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Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Rye College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and adaptable Teacher of Drama.

We are seeking a candidate who can demonstrate excellent subject knowledge, to join our highly-motivated team. We are driven by a pursuit of high academic standards regardless of background and a desire for all students to experience an exceptional education. We are open to applications from experienced teachers or ambitious newcomers.

Our ideal candidate will

Be an excellent teacher of Drama, to students of all abilities in key stages 3 and 4;
Have a love of the subject/s and desire and ability to convey this to students;
Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation;

· Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent;

Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace;
Be committed to extra-curricular activities including lunch time activities;
Be committed to continuing professional learning;
Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour;
Hold a good honours degree along with qualified teacher status.

In return, we offer

A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues;
A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;

· A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals;

A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances;
A college in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit to our college prior to application.

Additional Information

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

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