English and Drama Teacher

Overview

Hanley Castle High School, Worcester, Worcestershire

Permanent,
Main Scale to Upper Pay Scale, £32,916 to £51,048

We are seeking to appoint an English and Drama Teacher to join us from 1 September 2026. The successful candidate will teach English across KS3 and KS4, with the ability to teach Drama being essential. It is desirable to have experience teaching English and Drama at GCSE, as well as experience of, or willingness to teach, English and/or Drama at KS5 (A Level).

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a highly successful, hard-working and friendly faculty whose work, professional development and well-being is greatly valued and supported by the Senior Leadership Team.

ECTs are welcome to apply, as are well-qualified and experienced teachers.

Hours and

Terms:

Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
Main Scale to Upper Pay Scale, £32,916 to £51,048 per annum

For further information, please see our Job Description, Person Specification and Faculty Overview in the attachments section of this advert, and visit our school website.

To apply , please complete our application form (attached) by the closing date of 9.00am on Friday 6th February 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 9th February 2026.

• Teach English across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4; ability to teach Drama is essential.
• Desirable: experience teaching English and Drama at GCSE; experience of or willingness to teach English and/or Drama at KS5 (A Level).
• Contribute to a dynamic, high-performing English and Drama faculty, supporting professional development and safeguarding.

• ECTs welcome; also suitable for well-qualified and experienced teachers.

• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Centralised behaviour system
• Access to a cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Free access to Westfield Health, Healthy Extras providing:
  • 24/7 telephone access to a practising UK GP
  • 24 Hour Advice & Information Line (including structured counselling sessions)
  • Eldercare Advice
  • Discounts and offers at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and destinations
  • Gym discounts

Hanley Castle is a dynamic and pleasantly situated high performing Academy, which is justifiably proud of its local and national reputation for academic excellence. Founded in 1326, the school provides a unique blend of academic rigour, modern facilities and traditional values. The school is heavily oversubscribed and our Sixth Form is flourishing.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service. Online searches are now undertaken on all shortlisted candidates, for safeguarding suitability, as part of the due diligence. References are obtained, before interview wherever possible, which include specific enquiries about the applicant's background in relation to safeguarding.