Teacher of English with Drama (Rye College)

Hours of work: TBC
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
(As the position is part-time, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Monday 30 November 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

• Rye College
• The Grove
• Rye
• East Sussex
• TN31 7NQ
• Phone: 01797 222545
• Email: hrteam@ryecollege.co.uk
• Website: https://www.ryecollege.co.uk/work-with-us/
• Please note, we do not accept CVs.
• Rye College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and adaptable Teacher of English with Drama.

We are seeking a candidate who can demonstrate excellent subject knowledge, to join our highly-motivated team. We are driven by a pursuit of high academic standards regardless of background and a desire for all students to experience an exceptional education. We are open to applications from experienced teachers or ambitious newcomers. 

Our ideal candidate will: 

•     Be an excellent teacher of English with Drama, to students of all abilities in key stages 3 and 4; 
•     Have a love of the subject/s and desire and ability to convey this to students; 
•     Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation; 
•     Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent; 
•     Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace; 
•     Be committed to extra-curricular activities including lunch time activities; 
•     Be committed to continuing professional learning; 
•     Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour; 
•     Hold a good honours degree along with qualified teacher status.

In return, we offer: 

•     A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues; 
•     A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do; 
•     A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals; 
•     A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances; 
•     A college in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful. 

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit to our college prior to application.