Teacher of Dance/Drama

WELCOME TO COLTON HILLS

Many Minds, One Mission

We are seeking a passionate, committed, and dynamic Teacher of Dance and Drama to join our successful and thriving Performing Arts team on a fixed-term contract for 12 months, from 3 January 2027 to 3 January 2028, to cover a period of staff sabbatical leave.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher to contribute to a vibrant and supportive department. Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs)

Full details of the role can be found in the Job Description.

Colton Hills Community School is a mixed, non-denominational community secondary school and sixth form for pupils aged 11-18, based in the south of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands.

At Colton Hills we believe that every child is entitled to the highest quality learning experience, irrespective of their starting point. There are no barriers to high achievement and no excuses for not succeeding. In every lesson students are exposed to powerful knowledge and culturally rich experiences.

Our values are based on PRIDE : Participation, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, Excellence

Colton Hills has been judged as a ‘Good’ school in the latest OFSTED inspection in 2023. Since its establishment in 1974, the school encompasses a rich, harmonious and multicultural community and is committed to the development of all students, up to and including our growing sixth form. In a report by The Times in March 2025, Colton Hills was ranked amongst the top 20 happiest schools in the country.

We are also a growing school, our student numbers are robust and the whole-school cohort is over 1000 students. With a healthy financial picture and strong school governance in place, we are now seeking to expand our staff to create the best possible experience for our students by surrounding them with inspiring adults delivering an exciting curriculum.

Colton Hills Community School has a successful past and every hope of a very bright future. Please come and find out more about the wonderful things that we do.

We know that having successful students starts with having happy and well-supported staff. We are very much committed to our teachers having a fulfilling work-life balance and we aim to foster a culture that supports and reflects the importance of well-being.

We can offer you:

• Pension

• Flexible work arrangements

• Maternity leave

• Ample free car parking for staff

• Excellent professional development and guidance

• Extensive grounds and facilities set in green belt

• City of Wolverhampton Council employee benefits

• Benefits platform with access to discounted gym memberships, shopping, dining and more

• Employee well-being, staff have access to 24/7 employee assistance programme.

Colton Hills is committed to the safeguarding of all our Staff and Students and the successful applicant will undergo an Enhanced DBS Check along with an online and social media check.

Please complete your application, using the TES quick apply function, as soon as possible as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

Closing Date: 1st September 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed