Drama Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Drama Teacher – Maternity Cover (January to August 2026)

Location: Cwmbran, South Wales
Contract: January 2026 – August 2026 (Maternity Cover)
Type: Full-time (temporary)
Pay: MPS/UPS (£33,731 – £51,942 per annum, paid weekly via PAYE)

Inspire Creativity – Drama Teacher Needed for Maternity Cover

Teaching Personnel are seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring Drama Teacher to join a vibrant secondary school in Cwmbran from January 2026, covering a maternity leave until August 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking school known for its strong sense of community, inclusive ethos, and commitment to the performing arts. The successful candidate will play a key role in nurturing students’ creativity, confidence, and communication through engaging Drama lessons and extra-curricular opportunities.

The school’s most recent Estyn report praised its dedication to developing pupils’ self-expression and collaborative skills — qualities that the Drama department helps bring to life across all key stages.

Your Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Drama lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (KS5 desirable but not essential)

• Inspire students to explore performance, storytelling, and stagecraft with confidence

• Prepare pupils for practical assessments, showcases, and school productions

• Create a safe, inclusive, and encouraging classroom where creativity flourishes

• Collaborate closely with colleagues in the Expressive Arts faculty to develop resources and cross-curricular projects

• Contribute to the wider life of the school through extra-curricular Drama clubs or performances

About You

We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who are passionate about Drama and the performing arts.

You’ll be:
✔️ A qualified teacher (QTS or equivalent) specialising in Drama or Performing Arts
✔️ Confident teaching KS3–4 Drama, with a creative and engaging classroom style
✔️ Passionate about helping pupils build confidence, communication, and teamwork skills
✔️ Organised, reflective, and committed to continuous professional development
✔️ Able to contribute positively to a collaborative, student-centred department

Experience supporting students with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) or within inclusive classrooms would be an advantage.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

At Teaching Personnel, we’ve supported educators for over 25 years, connecting talented teachers with schools across South Wales.

When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
✅ Dedicated Local Support – Our Newport Secondary Branch provides one-to-one guidance throughout your placement.
✅ Career Development – Access free online CPD through our TP Training Academy (Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, SEND, and more).
✅ Competitive Weekly Pay – Paid directly via PAYE — no umbrella company or hidden deductions.
✅ Exclusive School Partnerships – Many of our roles are offered exclusively through Teaching Personnel.
✅ Ongoing Career Support – From interview preparation to classroom feedback, we’re with you every step of the way.

What You’ll Gain

• Experience within a dynamic and inclusive secondary school celebrated for creativity and student engagement

• The opportunity to make a lasting impact through the performing arts

• Full Teaching Personnel support throughout your contract

• Access to future teaching opportunities across South Wales

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about Drama and ready to inspire the next generation of performers, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your teaching experience, availability, and enthusiasm for this maternity cover position.

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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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