Daily Supply Drama Teacher – Merton

Marchant Recruitment; Merton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible day-to-day work

Assignments across Merton

No permanent commitment

Support with registration and comply

Competitive daily rates

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking enthusiastic Drama Teachers for daily supply across Merton. This role offers the freedom to choose when you work, with day-to-day assignments rather than a permanent post.

As a Daily Supply Drama Teacher, you will deliver engaging drama sessions, maintain an inclusive classroom, and adapt to different school environments. QTS or equivalent is required, and you should be ready to work in the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised equivalent is required.
• Experience teaching Drama to relevant Key Stages.
• Creative, enthusiastic and adaptable approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Drama lessons and manage diverse classes.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Engage students in practical and theoretical drama activities.
• Adhere to school policies and professional standards.

Skills

Creativity

Enthusiasm

Adaptability

Relationship building

Confidence delivering drama

Reliability

Professionalism

Right to work in the United Kingdom

Education

QTS or recognised equivalent

Job description

A successful Drama Teacher brings creativity, confidence and enthusiasm into the classroom, helping students express themselves while developing communication, collaboration and performance skills. We are currently looking for enthusiastic and reliable Drama Teachers to register for daily supply work across Merton.

This is a fantastic opportunity for teachers who enjoy variety and want the freedom to choose when they work without committing to a permanent position.

The Opportunity

We are looking to register experienced and enthusiastic Drama Teachers for daily supply opportunities across Merton.

This is not a permanent or full-time position. Teachers will instead be offered day-to-day supply assignments according to their availability, experience, preferred areas and the needs of local schools.

Daily supply can be an excellent way to maintain flexibility while continuing to teach and make a positive impact. Assignments can vary from single-day cover to short-term blocks, giving you the opportunity to work in different school environments.

The Role

As a Daily Supply Drama Teacher, you will deliver engaging Drama lessons while creating an inclusive environment where students feel confident participating and developing their performance skills.

• Lesson Delivery: Plan and deliver engaging Drama activities that encourage creativity, confidence and active participation.
• Performance Skills: Develop students' understanding of performance, characterisation, movement, voice and dramatic techniques.
• Classroom Management: Establish clear expectations and maintain a positive, inclusive and well-managed learning environment.
• Student Engagement: Encourage students of different abilities to participate confidently in practical and theoretical Drama activities.
• Professional Responsibilities: Follow school policies, communicate effectively with staff and maintain professional standards throughout each assignment.

About the Opportunity

Daily supply gives you the flexibility to work around your own commitments while continuing to teach.

You can accept individual days or short blocks of work depending on your availability, with assignments matched to your experience and preferred locations.

There is no permanent commitment, allowing you to maintain control over how frequently you work.

What We Offer

• Flexible day-to-day Drama supply work.
• No permanent or full-time commitment.
• Assignments across Merton.
• Competitive daily rates based on experience and assignment.
• Opportunities to work across a variety of school environments.
• Support with registration and compliance.
• Regular supply opportunities where available.
• The flexibility to choose assignments around your availability.
• The opportunity to broaden your teaching experience.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised equivalent where applicable.
• Experience teaching Drama within the relevant Key Stages.
• A creative, enthusiastic and adaptable approach.
• The ability to quickly build positive relationships with students.
• Confidence delivering both practical and theoretical Drama lessons.
• Reliability and professionalism.
• A valid legal right to work in the United Kingdom.