Drama Teacher

Philosophy Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a passionate Drama Teacher for a maternity cover at a secondary school in London. The role starts January 2026 and involves teaching Drama from KS3 to A-level. Ideal candidates will have QTS, strong subject knowledge, and a collaborative teaching approach. Join a supportive school environment with a commitment to professional growth and high expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching A-level Drama alongside KS3 and KS4.
• A proactive, engaging, and collaborative approach to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Drama lessons across KS3, KS4, and KS5.
• Lead GCSE and A-level classes, supporting coursework and exam preparation.
• Inspire and challenge pupils through high-quality teaching.

Skills

Specialism in Drama

Strong subject knowledge

Engaging teaching approach

Collaborative approach

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Drama Teacher

• Maternity Cover
• Redbridge Secondary School
• Start date: January 2026
• Full-time, maternity cover (until July 2026)
• Key Stages KS3 – KS5 (including A-level)

Are you a passionate and creative Drama Teacher seeking a new opportunity from January 2026?

We are currently working with an inclusive secondary school in Redbridge that is looking for a talented teacher to join its Performing Arts department as the stand-alone Drama specialist, covering a maternity leave from January 2026 until the end of the academic teacher July 2026.

The Role

As the specialist drama teacher within the school, you will:

• Deliver engaging Drama lessons across KS3, KS4, and KS5 (including A-level).
• Take responsibility for leading GCSE and A-level classes, supporting students with coursework, practical assessments, and examination preparation.
• Contribute to the wider Performing Arts department, working collaboratively to maintain high standards.
• Inspire and challenge pupils through creative, high-quality teaching that nurtures confidence and performance skills.
• Support the school’s Performing Arts department in preparing and running whole-school events, showcases, and productions.

Person Specification

• Specialism in Drama with strong subject knowledge.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching A-level Drama alongside KS3 and KS4.
• A proactive, engaging, and collaborative approach to teaching.

The School

This large and diverse secondary school has been rated “Good” by Ofsted and is recognised for its strong leadership and culture of high expectations. Students benefit from a broad and stimulating curriculum, enriched by academic and vocational pathways and a wide range of extracurricular opportunities. Staff are supported through a strong CPD programme and a leadership team committed to wellbeing and professional growth.

If you are a dedicated Drama teacher excited to inspire students and bring creativity to the classroom, we would love to hear from you.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.