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Job title: Drama Teacher

Location: The Totteridge Academy

Contract type: 1-year Fixed Term Contract / Maternity Cover

Salary: United Learning Teaching Pay Scales

Responsible to: Head of Drama

About Our School

The Totteridge Academy (TTA) is a thriving and highly regarded secondary school in North London. With over 1,000 students on roll from Year 7 to Year 13, the academy continues to develop and expand with exciting plans underway for a new, purpose-built Sixth Form facility.

Our pledge, to all our academy teachers, is that by working for us you will benefit from more pay, more time, and more support. For more information, visit www.unitedlearning.org.uk/careers/rewards-and-benefits

About the Role
• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher and form tutor
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
• To contribute to raising standards of achievement and maximising student attainment.
• To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth.
• To be committed to the safeguarding of children.

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About You

You will be an inspiring and skilled Drama Teacher with QTS, a relevant degree, and the ability to teach your subject confidently to at least GCSE level.
You will be an excellent classroom practitioner, able to engage, motivate and challenge students while demonstrating a clear impact on progress and outcomes.
You will bring enthusiasm, creativity and strong communication skills, forming positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.

How to Apply

Instead, you must apply directly through the following link: https://ce0374li.webitrent.com/ce0374li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=2322409C2D

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Closing Date

27th February 2026

Safeguarding Statement

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check. We also kindly request permission to seek references ahead of the interview process.