Drama Teacher

Monarch Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safeguarding training

Refer a friend bonus

Online pay portal

Job summary

Monarch Education in Solihull invites applications for a Drama Teacher to join a welcoming secondary school. Start date January 2027.

Roles include part-time or full-time arrangements, with responsibility for planning and marking and delivering engaging Drama across KS3/KS4. The successful candidate will hold QTS or equivalent, have secondary Drama experience, and be able to motivate students of varied abilities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent required.
• Experience teaching Drama at secondary level expected.
• Strong knowledge of KS3 and KS4 Drama curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Drama lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Plan and prepare creative lessons aligned with curriculum.
• Assess progress and provide targeted support.
• Develop students' confidence, performance skills, and creativity.
• Create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Support extra-curricular productions and performances.
• Contribute to wider department life.

Skills

QTS

Drama teaching

KS3 KS4 knowledge

Classroom management

Communication skills

Motivation & engagement

Performing arts passion

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Drama Teacher - Solihull
Start Date: January 2027

Monarch Education is seeking a passionate and creative Teacher of Drama to join a welcoming secondary school in Solihull. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire students through the performing arts and support their development across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

The school has a strong commitment to providing a broad and engaging curriculum and is looking for a dynamic Drama Teacher who can bring energy, creativity, and enthusiasm into the classroom. Both part-time and full-time applications will be considered.

• Days Required: Part Time or Full Time
• Planning & Marking: Essential – candidates must be happy to take on full planning and marking responsibilities.
• Start Date: January 2027

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and inspiring Drama lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Plan and prepare creative lessons in line with curriculum requirements
• Assess and monitor student progress, providing targeted support where required
• Develop students' confidence, performance skills and creativity
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Support extra-curricular activities, productions and performances where appropriate
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and department

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching Drama at secondary level
• Strong knowledge of the KS3 and KS4 Drama curriculum
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills
• Ability to motivate, engage and inspire students of all abilities
• A passion for the performing arts and promoting student participation

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

• Leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved
• Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• Free Safeguarding training
• Refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
• Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide, please visit our website:

About Us - Monarch Education
https://monarcheducation.co.uk/about-us/

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
• Equal Opportunities - Monarch Education
  https://monarcheducation.co.uk/equal-opportunities/
• Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, any successful applicant will be subject to two employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
• This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not heard from us within 30 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, although we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.

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