Drama and/or Performing Arts Teacher

TES FE News; London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school seeks a passionate Drama and/or Performing Arts Teacher to join its renowned department. This permanent role offers an outstanding opportunity to inspire students within a supportive team and a thriving educational environment in London.

Benefits

Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted membership to leisure centres

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a teacher or Early Career Teacher (ECT) in Drama.
• Strong commitment to high standards in education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons in Drama and Performing Arts.
• Work collaboratively in a dynamic teaching team.

Skills

Passion for Drama

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

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Contract: Permanent

Rutlish School has an exciting opportunity in its’ Drama Department for an enthusiastic, experienced teacher, or ECT, who has a genuine passion for the subject and enjoys working as part of a highly effective team. This post provides an opportunity to work in an outstanding school where staff make a REAL difference to the lives of young people.

Job Overview

Drama and/or Performing Arts Teacher

Salary: Inner London Pay Spine

Proposed Start Date: November 2025

Contract: Permanent

Rutlish School has an exciting opportunity in its’ Drama Department for an enthusiastic, experienced teacher, or ECT, who has a genuine passion for the subject and enjoys working as part of a highly effective team. This post provides an opportunity to work in an outstanding school where staff make a REAL difference to the lives of young people.

What we can offer?

Experience of working in an “outstanding” oversubscribed school: In September 2024, Ofsted rated Rutlish as “Outstanding” in all five areas of judgement.

The School is set in a conservation area close to Wimbledon town centre, with excellent transport links; London Underground, British Rail, bus routes and the tram are all close by. There is also ample on-site free parking for staff coming by car. Other benefits of working for Merton include; membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, access to the Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family, discounted membership to Merton leisure centres, employee discounts on a range of leisure activities, from days out to magazine subscriptions, as well as hair and beauty treatments, courses at Merton Adult Education, entertainment events and discounts at local restaurants. You could also benefit from Merton’s cycle-to-work scheme and have free membership to the Old Rutlishians Association who have events such as live acoustic nights and comedy nights.

The benefit of regular professional development.

If you have a commitment to achieving high standards and would like to join our dynamic team, then we look forward to receiving your application. A Job Information Pack and application form can be found on the school website www.rutlish.merton.sch.uk

Completed application forms should be sent to [e-mail] by 10.00am on Wednesday, 25th June 2025

No Agencies or CVs please as these will not be considered for shortlisting

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, therefore all applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

We fully support the London Borough of Merton’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

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