Drama Teacher

Empowering Learning; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Potential extension / permanent role

Support from Education Consultant

South Wales teaching opportunities

Job summary

Empowering Learning are partnering with a welcoming secondary school in Cardiff to recruit a passionate and dedicated QTS Drama Teacher for a full-time position starting in September.

You will deliver engaging Drama lessons to students across KS3 and KS4, creating a positive learning environment that encourages confidence, creativity and performance skills. The role runs from September through Christmas with potential extension or permanent appointment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Experience teaching Drama across KS3 and KS4.
• Excellent classroom management skills.
• Genuine passion for Drama and inspiring young people.
• Ability to plan, deliver and assess high-quality lessons.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate students through creative and practical learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, creative Drama lessons to students across KS3 and KS4.
• Create a positive learning environment that develops confidence, creativity and performance skills.
• Plan, deliver and assess high-quality Drama lessons.

Skills

QTS

Drama

KS3/KS4

Classroom management

Lesson planning & assessment

Communication skills

Education

QTS

Job description

Drama Teacher

Location: Cardiff

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-Time Monday to Friday 8:15am - 3:00pm

Duration: September 2026 to Christmas 2026 Potential Extension / Permanent Opportunity

Pay: per day (dependent on experience)

Empowering Learning are working in partnership with a welcoming secondary school in Cardiff to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated QTS Drama Teacher for a full-time position starting in September.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive Drama department from September through to Christmas, with the possibility of an extension and the chance to become permanent for the right candidate.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering engaging, creative and inspiring Drama lessons to students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, creating a positive learning environment where all pupils are encouraged to develop their confidence, creativity and performance skills.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching Drama across KS3 and KS4.
• Excellent classroom management skills.
• A genuine passion for Drama and inspiring young people.
• The ability to plan, deliver and assess high-quality lessons.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to engage and motivate students through creative and practical learning.

Requirements:

• An Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Two professional references covering your recent employment.
• The right to work in the UK.

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily pay of 172.98 to 200 per day, depending on experience.
• A full-time role from September to Christmas.
• Potential for the role to be extended, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Secondary Education Consultant.
• Access to a wide range of teaching opportunities across South Wales.