Teacher of Drama - Part-time

Overview

Teacher of Drama - Part-time (Required for September 2026)

St Edmund's College offers modern facilities in a magnificent country setting in rural Hertfordshire, providing a safe and stimulating environment for young minds.

St Edmund's College wishes to appoint a Teacher of Drama. The candidate appointed will teach pupils of a broad range of ability from Year 7 to A Level, joining a very experienced team in a well-resourced department with a proven record of success. The department organises a range of trips and performances throughout the year, including Senior and Junior Drama performances. It runs trips during the year, most recently to Punch in the West End. It is hoped that the successful candidate will be able to support and develop the work of this department.

The successful candidate will welcome the many opportunities to contribute to the lively co-curricular life of the College, which is situated in rural East Hertfordshire. St Edmund's is England's oldest Catholic school offering an all-round co-education for pupils from 3 to 18 and for families from all faiths.

Responsibilities

• Teach Drama to pupils across a broad age range (Year 7 to A Level).
• Contribute to the co-curricular life of the College and participate in departmental trips and performances.

Requirements

• You will be working in a regulated activity with children and will require an enhanced DBS check (which includes children's barred list information) in advance of appointment.
• As with all staff, you will be responsible for providing a safe environment in which children can learn.

Application and Safeguarding

Closing date for applications when all forms must be received by HR is: Midday, Monday 13th April 2026. Interviews to take place: as soon as possible after the closing date.

Suitable candidates may be interviewed this term, before the closing date, and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

St Edmund's College and Prep
Old Hall Green, Ware,
Hertfordshire,
SG11 1DS
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The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates will be required to undergo relevant Safeguarding Checks.

We will seek references on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children and may approach previous employers to verify particular experience or qualifications before interview.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.