Teacher of Drama (Maternity Cover)

LIFE EDUCATION TRUST

The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls

An 11-18 Academy with Visual Arts Specialism

Brentwood Road, Romford, Essex RM1 2RR

Tel: 01708 447368

Web: www.fbaok.co.uk 

Executive Headteacher: Mr J. Dutnall LLB, BA, MA, MBA

 

Teacher of Drama (Maternity Cover)

Hours: Full Time or Part Time 

Contract Type: Temporary Maternity Cover

Salary: MPR /UPR (Outer London Payscale) 

Required: September 2025

 

Building Great Learning Communities

At the LIFE Education Trust our Mission is 'To build great learning communities where children flourish'. To accomplish our mission, we keep our 3 core beliefs at the heart of everything we do: Courageous Optimism, Boundless Creativity and Heartfelt Compassion. We support our schools to deliver excellent pupil outcomes, create vibrant, exciting environments and offer rewarding careers for employees. 

The Frances Bardsley Academy is a large secondary school situated in Romford, Havering. With beautiful buildings and a stunning site, the school has been recognised as 'Ofsted Outstanding' for Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development, and Leadership & Management’. The school boasts a Progress 8 score of +0.39, showcasing its commitment to academic excellence. The Frances Bardsley Academy is dedicated to the growth and development of its teachers and leaders, providing ample opportunities for professional development and career progression.

We are seeking for an enthusiastic and creative individual to join our Drama Department for a period of maternity cover.

The successful candidate will:

• Inspire young women with a passion for Drama.  
• Plan creatively for high-quality teaching, learning and assessment.
• Deliver highly effective and engaging lessons with the aspiration of raising the academic progression of our students.
• The ability to teach another subject would be an asset
• Be motivated to challenge and help develop amazing young women
• Work collaboratively across the school

The successful candidate will become part of an oversubscribed, flourishing school for girls aged 11 to 18, with confident, courteous, articulate students and an ethos in empowerment. The school is committed to providing the best learning opportunities in a safe, secure and friendly environment with dedicated colleagues who strive for excellence.

In return we can offer you:

• Welcoming and friendly colleagues
• A stimulating and welcoming learning environment with excellent facilities
• Brilliant and talented students
• A genuine commitment to creativity, examples of which are showcased through our farm, our art gallery and our own railway
• High quality CPD including NPQ and other further qualifications
• Opportunities to teach across Key Stage 3 and 4
• Strong links with girls’ schools in the UK and abroad through the International Coalition of Girls Schools' (ICGS)
• Access to the Schools Advisory Service (SAS), the Trust’s employee well-being support and medical programme. This includes 24 hour a day access to a GP helpline for you and those within your household, a counselling service, stress management, weight loss programme, physiotherapy, menopause support and much more.
• A colleague Support Pack regularly updated with local financial guidance, schemes and support
• Links with the local community, including our charity partner, The Trussell Trust Food Bank
• Increased priority in admission to our school for your child/ren
• Close proximity to the M25, Romford Railway Station (Elizabeth Line) and on a main bus route

 

For more information and details on how to apply please click here.

If you require further information, please email recruitment@lifeeducationtrust.com. Visits to the school are welcomed.

Closing date:  9:00am, 21st March 2025

The Trust reserves the right to interview prior to the deadline date.

We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and all parts of the community, particularly people from ethnic minorities who are currently under-represented.

LIFE Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.