Teacher of Drama (Maternity Cover)

TEACHER OF DRAMA (MATERNITY COVER)

FTC, 12 MONTHS, FULL TIME

TERM TIME ONLY

REQUIRED FROM JANUARY 2027

Do you have a passion for life and learning? If so, our inspirational teaching team at JAGS is looking for a colleague to join our Junior School. Your dynamic and creative approach will help encourage and champion today’s young learners in this, one of the UK’s leading independent schools.

With its distinctive heritage as the oldest independent girls’ school in London, James Allen’s Girls’ School, JAGS, provides a forward-thinking and contemporary education for over 1100 girls aged 4 to 18. Located in the London borough of Southwark, JAGS has a diverse school community and is committed to inclusive recruitment and inclusion in the workplace.

Drama forms an integral part of our Junior School curriculum.  Pupils take part in a number of performances and productions throughout the year, including the Year 4 play and the Year 6 play.  They enjoy taking part in a range of co-curricular activities including Drama clubs and benefiting from the outstanding facilities at the school. The Drama teacher also teaches Art to our younger pupils in KS2.

Teamwork plays an important role within the Junior School. We are looking for a well-qualified Drama Teacher who is passionate about Drama, and who will bring their own individuality to this outstanding learning environment.

We are looking for a well-qualified graduate who shares our vision, is passionate about teaching, and who will bring their own individuality to this warm and supportive team.

In addition, any prospective candidate must show an active commitment to the values and expectations of our school community and to the welfare of the pupils within it. The enthusiasm to assist in a strong co-curriculum is an important quality of all who work at JAGS.

We offer:

• The opportunity to join our outstanding school where public examination results consistently place JAGS amongst the leading schools in the UK

• A community of considerate, creative and compassionate students and staff

• A highly diverse and inclusive school community, committed to our bursary provision

• An inspiring and enthusiastic team of colleagues across the teaching and support staff

• Excellent facilities, including the latest resources to support learning

• A diverse benefits package including:

• Competitive salary

• Choice of Teachers’ Pension Scheme or generous alternative defined contribution scheme

• Enhanced sickness, maternity and paternity pay

• Free onsite parking and bicycle storage

• Free gym membership with discounted family rates

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Interest-free transport season ticket loans

• Free lunches, tea and coffee all year round

• Free access to the Dulwich Picture Gallery

• School fee discount

• Cycle to work scheme

• Interest-free computer loans

What you can offer us:

• Excellent subject knowledge and a passion for teaching young people

• A talent for motivating and enthusing young learners to achieve their best

• Kindness and open-mindedness

• Intellectual curiosity, enthusiasm and a personal ethos of lifelong learning

• Resilience and optimism; someone who is willing to go the extra mile in the busy life of the school

• Team-working abilities and a keenness to enable all colleagues to contribute ideas and be part of positive change

• Commitment to the well-being and safeguarding of all students and staff

• Commitment to diversity, inclusion and anti-racism in the school community

Our school aims, both in and out of the classroom, are clear:

• To champion social awareness and sustainability

• To empower courage, creativity and compassion in each student

• To inspire aspirational and authentic lifelong learners and leaders

• To nurture respectful, resilient and kind individuals

• To celebrate our diverse and inclusive community

If this matches your educational vision, then this is the perfect time to join us.

How to apply:

We recognise that celebrating the full diversity of staff and students has a positive impact on all and invite applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. To enable us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know when you submit your application whether you have any special requirements.

We welcome applications from both early career and experienced teachers from the independent and maintained sectors. The school operates its own generous and competitive pay scales and will offer a salary commensurate with experience and the nature of this role.

If you are interested in joining us, please complete the online application form via MyNewTerm.

Please note that applications must be submitted via MyNewTerm. CVs and covering letters sent via email will not be accepted.

For further information please telephone the Recruitment team on View phone number on tes.com.

Closing Date: Midday on Monday 28 September 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing Friday 2 October 2026

Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received. Interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline, if a suitable candidate is found.

JAGS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service, and overseas police and regulatory authorities where relevant.