Drama Teacher

Wheelers Lane Technology College; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheelers Lane Technology College in Kings Heath, Birmingham, invites applications for a Drama Teacher to teach across KS3-4 and to work closely with the Creative Arts faculty.

The successful candidate will establish extra-curricular drama activities, participate in school stage productions and showcases, and strive to improve outcomes for every student through engaging teaching and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Passionate about improving outcomes for all students.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to speak fluent English.
• Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Teach drama across KS3-4
• Establish and run extra-curricular drama activities
• Collaborate on stage productions and showcases
• Improve outcomes for all students
• Inspire, challenge and motivate students through excellent interpersonal skills

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Fluent English

Passionate about outcomes

Job description

About the school

Wheelers Lane Technology College is an outstanding 11-16 school for boys in Kings Heath, Birmingham, with a strong commitment to the Arts. In 2026 provisional data, 73% of students achieved grade 4 including English and Maths, and 57% achieved grade 5 including English and Maths. Drama students performed exceptionally well, with 88% receiving a grade 4 or above (nationally 77%) and 65% receiving a grade 5 or above (nationally 63%).

The role

We are seeking a Drama Teacher with flair, fun and a sense of the fantastic. The successful candidate will teach drama across KS3-4, working closely with the Creative Arts faculty.

Key responsibilities

• Teach drama across KS3-4
• Establish extra-curricular drama activities
• Collaborate in stage productions and showcases
• Improve outcomes for all students
• Inspire, challenge and motivate students through excellent interpersonal skills

Requirements

• Passionate about improving outcomes for all students
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to speak fluent spoken English
• Enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service
• Observance of the City Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy

Benefits & package

• A successful, oversubscribed school that is deeply valued by the local community
• A school where the well-being and progress of each student is at the heart of its work
• A committed and enthusiastic staff and an experienced and supportive governing body