Drama Teacher

GSL Education; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a passionate Drama Teacher to inspire students in Chelmsford. The role offers the opportunity to develop creative confidence through drama, with responsibilities in teaching and organizing school productions. Candidates must have Qualified Teacher Status and experience in a school setting.

Benefits

Constant support from a dedicated consultant

Supportive school environments

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Drama in a school setting.
• Updated CV covering last 10 years, with no unexplained gaps.
• Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach Drama, delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Plan, prepare, and assess according to the national curriculum.
• Organise and support school productions and extracurricular clubs.

Skills

Classroom Management

Communication

Creativity

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

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Job Title: Drama Teacher
Location: Chelmsford
Salary Range: £100 - £230 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Time: September 2025
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

GSL Education are seeking a passionate and creative Drama Teacher to join a vibrant school in Chelmsford. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic educator to inspire students through the art of drama, helping them build confidence, creativity, and essential performance skills.

Position Responsibilities:

• Teach Drama, delivering engaging and inclusive lessons that inspire creativity and confidence in students.
• Develop students’ performance, scriptwriting, and critical evaluation skills.
• Plan, prepare and assess in line with the national curriculum.
• Organise and support school productions, performances, and extracurricular clubs.
• Create a positive, energetic learning environment that encourages student expression and teamwork.

Candidate Expectations:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK.
• Experience teaching Drama in a school setting.
• Passionate about performing arts and student development.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to inspire creativity and confidence in young people.
• Have an updated CV (covering last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
• Constant support from a dedicated consultant.
• Supportive school environments where your expertise will be valued and appreciated.

Join us as a Drama Teacher in Chelmsford and help inspire the next generation of students to explore the wonders of design and technology!

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support for staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the Drama Teacher role in, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.