Sybil Andrews Academy Β· Bury St. Edmunds, East of England
Sybil Andrews Academy Teacher of Drama Start Date: β―September 2026 Job Term: Full Time, Permanent (0.8FTE Part Time Considered) Salary:β― MPR/UPR We are seeking an inspiring and ambitious Drama teacher to join the Sybil Andrews team. The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering high quality lessons which foster creativity, build confidence and enable our students to thrive. The vacancy is suitable for experienced teachers or ECTs. We have strong values, high expectations, well behaved and polite students, and very supportive and positive staff.β―β―Sybil Andrews Academy is part of Unity Schools Partnership About Sybil Andrews Academy We are driven by our three values: Responsibility, Courage and Kindness. These values underpin everything that we do. Having been through a period of rapid change in 2023, the school is in a very strong position. Staff have high expectations of our students, and the students rise to the challenge. Our well-established routines and systems lead to excellent behaviour and a genuine culture of pride and belonging. Our teaching philosophy is based on the Unity Code β a set of practices rooted in cognitive science and a deep understanding of what makes effective teaching and how students learn. Our core aims: To provide a world class education To create an environment where all members of our community thrive To make a difference to the lives of young people academically and socially To be a great place to work where colleagues are valued, supported and encouraged to grow To be a school which embraces creativity, innovation and change Why come and join us? We place a high value on staff wellbeing We have a strong focus on collaboration and professional development We invest in your professional development and training, including NPQs We enjoy a two week half term break in October Our students are polite, well behaved and eager to learn We have a supportive and positive leadership team We have modern and well-designed facilities and premises Access to a supportive network of other like-minded colleagues within the school, and in the eight other secondary schools in the Unity Schools Partnership Teachers are issued iPads to support teaching and learning Students in KS3 have their own iPad to support their learning Access to a Wellbeing support service for staff If you share our passion for excellence, for supporting your team on their journey of development and helping students become the best versions of themselves, please get in touch β we would love to hear from you. Sybil Andrews Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Closing Date: β―8:00am, Monday 11th May 2026 Interviews:β― Candidates will be shortlisted on application and ma