Lecturer in Drama and Performing Arts

(Salary dependent on qualifications and experience)

Contract:Full Time, Fixed Term

Required:13thApril 2026

Contract:Full Time, Fixed Term

Would you relish the opportunity to teachstudents the subject

Drama and Theatre Studies with Preforming Arts (Acting) within a college setting?

The Drama and Performing Arts department are looking to recruit a committed and talented teacher of A Level Drama with Performing Arts (Acting).

At Cirencester College, you would have the opportunity of teaching enthusiastic learners

Drama and Theatre Studies, enhancing their knowledgeonareas of performancesuch as Greek Theatre(Lysistrata by Aristophanes),Brecht,Devising,Performancefrom a text and Acting for Screen.

Thesecoursesdive deep into the worldofperforming arts, from participation in class workshopstohigh qualityperformances in our very own Sundial Theatre.

You would teach surrounded by acommittedand supportive team who will readily share resources and best practices, andoffer support wheneverrequired. Within this environment we would help you further develop as a practitioner, as you in turn develop your students.

If you want the opportunity to teachas part of the Drama and Performing Artsteam,we would like to hear from you.

This post is not suitable for ECT’s.

The postholder will be expected to:

• Teach
  
  A Level Drama and Theatre (Edexcel) to a high standard anddeveloptherelevant skillsto teach truly outstandingprovision.
• Teach BTEC Performing Arts with a focus on Naturalism, Devising and Acting for Screen.
• Plan and deliver high quality teaching, learning and assessment on all the courses you teach.
• Ideally have experience in teaching at Key Stage Five.
• Be willing to teach, in-part, across other subjects if required(e.gEnglish) and take on the role as a tutor.
• Candidates should have a commitment to providing high quality learning to enable all learners to achieve theirfullpotential. The ability totrulywork as ateamplayerisalsoessential. The postholder will be expected todemonstrateoutstanding organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Effectively prepare students for non-examined assessments including marking Devising Portfolios andexaminedresponses for Component 3assessments.
• Ideally you will hold a teachingqualification orbecommittedto obtain a suitable qualificationonce in post.

Closing Date: 13th March 2026, noon.

Interviews From: w/c16th March 2026

We reserve the right to interview prior to this date.

PLEASE APPLY NOW – This position will close once sufficient applications are received. We regret that due to the large number of applications we receive we are only able to contact those candidates to be interviewed. Unfortunately, due to the high number of applicants, we are unable to provide feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview.

Benefits include:
Teachers Pensions defined benefit pension scheme – 28.6% college pension contribution (including life assurance), generous holidays, sick pay scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, free on-site car parking, on-site fitness suite, Refectory and Cycle to Work Scheme.

Cirencester College may carry out online searches during the recruitment process on shortlisted candidates, as part of due diligence checks.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Cirencester College welcomes applications from all sectors of the community and is an equal opportunities employer.