Wixams Academy are recruiting a Drama Teacher to join our growing school on a fixed term basis!
This role will be MAT cover from February 2026.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Academy for a well-qualified, talented and passionate Drama teacher. We are looking for a dynamic and inspirational teacher with excellent subject knowledge to join our Drama department. The ideal candidate will have the experience or ability to teach across the age and ability range through year 7 to year 13.
You will be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in students’ learning, work and conduct.
Wixams Academy is a comprehensive Academy serving circa (in September 2023) 950 pupils including 120 pupils in the Sixth Form. We opened in 2017 with only 80 students and continue to grow annually (with new students and staff) to 1750 students and 200 staff by 2030. we are currently working with Bedford Borough Council and the Department for Education to expand the capacity of the school to facilitate this growth. The Academy has been popular and oversubscribed since opening and we have low staff turnover. The Academy is located one mile south of Bedford town centre and has a mixed community, with broadly national composition. We have recently merged Knowledge Schools Trust (KST) to create a local hub to drive further growth in the region.
for full details see attached Job Description. Interview to take place week commencing 8th December 25.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS clearance check, Prohibition from Teaching Checks and a Section 128 Direction Check (if applicable). KST is committed to the safeguarding of the children and young people in our care and actively promotes their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. KST is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from minority groups.
Wixams Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.