Drama Teacher – Sunderland Secondary School
Long-Term Supply, MPS/UPS £32,916 – £51,048, September 2026

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Drama Teacher for a long-term supply position at a secondary school in Sunderland from September 2026.

You'll be joining an established Arts department, delivering across KS3 and KS4 and contributing to the wider creative life of the school. Experience with school productions or extracurricular drama is looked upon favourably.

What you'll be doing:

Planning and delivering Drama lessons across KS3 and KS4
Developing students' performance, devising, and analytical skills
Assessing progress and supporting students of all confidence levels
Maintaining high standards of classroom and studio management
Contributing to school productions and extracurricular drama where appropriate
Upholding the school's safeguarding responsibilities

To be considered:

QTS or equivalent
A degree in Drama, Theatre Studies, or a related performing arts discipline
Proven experience teaching Drama at secondary level
A genuine passion for the subject and its broader impact on young people
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

What Teaching Personnel offers:

MPS/UPS salary — £32,916 to £51,048 depending on experience
Weekly pay via PAYE
Dedicated consultant support
Free CPD and professional development
Opportunities for permanent employment

Contract: Long-term supply, Start: September 2026, Location: Sunderland

Send your CV or call 0191 223 5071.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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