Teacher of Drama (Graduate Trainee)

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Drama graduate with a passion for theatre and the performing arts to begin a rewarding career in teaching at a leading independent school.

As a graduate teacher trainee, you will complete a PGCE course with the University of Buckingham, leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). During your training year, you will teach a reduced timetable whilst benefiting from comprehensive mentoring and support from our experienced staff. You will also have the opportunity to undertake teaching placements within a different school setting.

You will join a well-resourced Drama department, with excellent facilities including a fully equipped 300-seat theatre. There is also the highly flexible Williams Studio in which small-scale Drama clubs, professional productions, music, and practical teaching take place.

All members of our teaching staff at Uppingham contribute fully to the life of our seven-day week boarding community, including involvement in co-curricular activities, events and pastoral responsibilities as a House Tutor.

We are looking for a well-qualified Drama graduate with a strong academic background and excellent subject knowledge. You will be a dynamic character with good communication and interpersonal skills, who is capable of building an appropriate rapport with pupils.

What we offer:

When you join us, you become part of a community that appreciates and supports its team members. You will enjoy a range of benefits that reflects our appreciation:

• 50% Contribution towards premiums for the school’s private health scheme
• Discount on School fees
• Discount at a local nursery in Uppingham
• 25% Discount on holiday club fees for children of Uppingham staff
• Westfield healthcare
• Westfield Rewards which gives discounts at various retailers, gyms, cinemas, and restaurants
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• In house Occupational Health Service
• Membership to dual-use Sports Centre (with a £25 annual joining fee)
• Free staff lunches during term-time
• Free annual Flu vaccinations
• Complimentary staff ticket for select School performances
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
• Recognised as a “Mindful” employer
• Recognised as “Investors in Diversity”

For further details about this unique opportunity and to apply, please click the apply button.

Closing date: Friday 16^th May 2025, 9.00am.

Interviews will take place Wednesday 21^st May 2025.

Applications will be considered as they are received and an appointment may be made before the closing date. Please apply as soon as possible.