Drama Teacher - Secondary School (Full Time)

Are you a creative and enthusiastic Drama Teacher looking for your next opportunity? Teaching Personnel are recruiting for a full-time Drama Teacher to join one of our partner secondary schools, teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4.

This is a rewarding role for a teacher who values individuality, creativity, and the power of performance in building confidence and expression. The school has a strong community ethos, where behaviour can sometimes be challenging, but where staff are well supported by clear systems and a collaborative team culture. For the right person, this makes every success in the classroom even more meaningful.

Role Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging Drama lessons across KS3 and KS4.

• Inspire students to develop creativity, confidence, and collaboration skills through performance.

• Differentiate lessons to support pupils of varying abilities and needs.

• Use strong behaviour management to create a positive and purposeful classroom.

• Contribute to extracurricular drama opportunities and wider school life.

We are looking for:

• A qualified Drama Teacher (QTS or equivalent) or an ECT with strong subject knowledge.

• Someone creative, resilient, and motivated to make a difference in a diverse school community.

• A teacher who can balance high expectations with empathy and encouragement.

• An educator who thrives on seeing pupils grow through creative expression.

Why work with Teaching Personnel?

• Access to exclusive opportunities with our long-standing partner schools.

• Weekly pay via PAYE with competitive rates.

• Free CPD Academy training in behaviour management, safeguarding, SEN, and subject-specific skills.

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

• Pathways into long-term and permanent roles.

• Be part of the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, trusted by schools nationwide for 25 years.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Drama Teacher to join a supportive secondary school and inspire students to find their voice through creativity and performance.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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