Teacher of Drama and English (1.0 FTE)
Salary: MPS / UPS
Required From: September 2025
About the Role
We seek a passionate and skilled teacher to join our Drama and English departments at Alcester Grammar School (AGS). This is an excellent opportunity to work in a high-achieving academic environment with experienced colleagues and motivated students.
Required Qualifications and Experience
* QTS and a good honours degree in a related subject
* Ability to teach Drama and English across KS3-KS5
* Experience in leading extra-curricular activities
* Capability to lead others in the curriculum area
Key Skills and Attributes
* Commitment to student development and individual learning needs
* Ability to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment
* Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
* Well-organised, adaptable, and passionate about Drama and English
* A reflective and innovative approach to teaching
Drama at AGS
Drama is a thriving subject at AGS with high engagement at GCSE and A Level. Students in Years 7-9 receive weekly Drama lessons focusing on creative skills, collaboration, and performance techniques. At GCSE and A Level, we follow the Edexcel Pearson specification.
Our facilities include a theatre with tiered seating for 200, a full lighting rig, and a sound system, as well as a dance studio. The extra-curricular life of the department is strong, with productions such as A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Bugsy Malone. AGS is ideally located near world-class theatres in Stratford-upon-Avon, Birmingham, and Oxford.
English at AGS
We deliver a robust and enriching English curriculum and aim to give all members of the department the opportunity to teach across KS3-KS5, following AQA for GCSE English Language and Literature, and offering AQA English Language and Edexcel English Literature at A Level. Our department fosters a love of language, literature, and critical thinking. Extra-curricular activities include public speaking, creative writing clubs, and university workshops and tasters.
What We Offer
* High-quality CPD and professional development opportunities
* A two-week half-term break in October
* Enthusiastic students and a supportive staff culture
* Teachers' Pension Scheme membership
* Free on-site parking, gym, and multi-faith prayer room
* Affordable housing in South Warwickshire
To learn more, visit our website. We encourage visits to our school. Contact r.thorpe@alcestergs.com for more information.
AGS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Pre-employment vetting, including an Enhanced DBS check, is required. We embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all backgrounds.