Subject Lead of Drama

We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Subject Lead for Drama who is committed to getting the best outcomes for pupils and to lead our team. You can build effective working relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues and can adapt your teaching to meet the needs of all pupils. If this sounds like you, then we want to hear from you.

This is a permanent, full time position starting from 1 September 2026.

About us

Christ the King Voluntary Academy is a secondary school located in Arnold, Nottingham. We are an Ofsted-rated Good school.

Our mission "to provide the best education and care for all in a living faith community." We believe this is achieved when every member of our community-staff, students, parents, and governors-works together, supports one another, and strives to reach their full potential. We are part of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, bringing together the 36 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Lincolnshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.

You will:

• Be an excellent practitioner.
• Be a creative, talented, and dynamic teacher who places children at the heart of their teaching.
• Be forward thinking with a positive attitude and great interpersonal skills.
• Be willing to support the aims and vision of Catholic Education in school and within the wider trust.
• Be committed to raising of standards and have a positive approach to behaviour management.
• Be determined to make school life a positive, rewarding, and enjoyable experience for all.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and can work, plan and communicate effectively as part of a friendly and supportive team.

What's in it for you?

• A salary of £26,332 - £40,838 per annum (MPS1 - UPS 3).
• A TLR 2a award, currently £2,821 per annum.
• Wonderful students who have a passion for learning and deserve the very best.
• A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for teachers.

Fantastic benefits

• Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Access to top-tier CPD opportunities tailored to your development.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing emotional, financial, and legal support for you and your family.
• Exclusive perks: From staff discounts to a Cycle-to-Work scheme, we've got you covered!
• A welcoming community: Work with enthusiastic students, supportive colleagues, and a leadership team that values your expertise.

Visits are warmly welcomed, and we encourage you to talk to us to learn more about the role. Please contact Laura Lea at to arrange a visit or to discuss the role further.

You do not need to be a Catholic to work for our Trust and we warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust's Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools. Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks including online searches are required for successful applicants in line with Safer Recruitment Practices.