Job Description

Post title: Speech & Drama Teacher Salary: Dependent upon experience

Work pattern: Part-time Start date: January 2026

Location: Hereford Cathedral School, Old Deanery, Cathedral Close, Hereford HR1 2NG

O P P O R T U N I T Y

The School is looking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic teacher to join our outstanding

Speech and Drama Department. In the last set of LAMDA exams, our pupils obtained a

distinction rate of 87.5%, with two pupils scoring full marks.

This is a role for an individual wishing to join a sector-leading educational provision which values continuous professional development, a culture of collaboration, reflective practice and where colleagues are nurtured, supported and encouraged in their careers.

We require an individual who is passionate about children, committed to a holistic education and able to inspire our pupils. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and fully prepared to undertake the demands of working in one of the UK's leading independent coeducational day and boarding schools.

R E P O R T I N G L I N E S

The post holder will report to the Head of Drama

K E Y R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S

? To teach speech and drama to individual students or small groups of students,

choosing pieces of work that are appropriate for those particular students

? To prepare students for LAMDA exams where appropriate, covering all aspects of

the exam content

? To prepare students for speech and drama festivals and other performances

(externally or internally)

? To maintain records of pupils' progress and write reports for students

? To liaise with the Head of Drama and colleagues to construct the weekly timetable and communicate lessons to pupils

? To assist with school productions where appropriate

? To attend necessary training sessions or undertake online training, as required

? To undertake appropriate administrative duties to support the operational needs of

the department

H O W T O A P P L Y

An application form and information pack may be downloaded from the school website:

www.herefordcs.com/job-vacancies

Completed applications should be accompanied by a covering letter and sent to

Mrs Cath Knowles, Hereford Cathedral School, Old Deanery, The Cathedral Close,

Hereford HR1 2NG or to c.knowles@herefordcs.com

The closing date for applications is 11am on Monday 6 October 2025.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and

young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment

references and other safer recruitment checks. Further information on the School's

safeguarding can be found on the school website.

Hereford Cathedral School is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

The School retains the right to interview suitable applicants and appoint before the deadline.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 7 - 35 per week

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food
Work Location: In person