Drama Teacher

Mana Resourcing; Corby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is looking for a creative and inspiring Drama Teacher for a full-time, temporary role in Corby starting this January. The ideal candidate will have QTS or substantial teaching experience in UK secondary schools and be skilled in delivering engaging Drama lessons for years 7-11. Responsibilities include planning lessons, facilitating performances, and supporting student progress in an inclusive classroom environment. A fantastic opportunity to make a real impact awaits!

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or relevant secondary teaching experience required.
• Strong experience teaching Drama for Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Excellent classroom management and creativity essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Drama lessons.
• Differentiate lessons for mixed-ability learners.
• Facilitate performances and theatre projects.
• Assess and monitor student progress.

Skills

Strong classroom management skills

Creativity

Enthusiasm

Adaptability

Excellent ICT skills

Education

QTS or strong UK secondary teaching experience

Experience teaching Drama at KS3 & KS4

Job description

Drama Teacher - Secondary (KS3 & KS4)

Location: Corby (NN17 area) | Start: January | Type: Full-time, Temporary | Salary: MPS-UPS (£168.80 - £261.78 per day)

Are you a creative and inspiring Drama Teacher looking for an exciting new role this January? We are supporting a welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Corby seeking a talented teacher to deliver engaging Drama lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4. If you love guiding students in performance, improvisation, and creative expression, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact!

The Role

• Full-time Drama Teacher
• Teaching Years 7-11 (KS3 & KS4)
• Temporary role starting January, ongoing
• Delivering dynamic and engaging Drama lessons
• Encouraging creativity, confidence, and teamwork through performance
• Promoting a positive, expressive, and inclusive classroom environment
• Working alongside an enthusiastic and supportive staff team

About the School

• Inclusive, supportive culture
• Strong values of ambition, resilience, courage and respect
• Safe and inspiring learning spaces
• Commitment to helping students become confident, expressive young adults

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver imaginative Drama lessons
• Differentiate content for mixed-ability learners
• Facilitate performances, improvisation, and theatre projects
• Assess and monitor student progress
• Collaborate with colleagues to support whole-school aims
• Maintain flexibility and a proactive teaching approach

Requirements

• QTS or strong UK secondary teaching experience
• Experience teaching Drama at KS3 & KS4
• Strong classroom management skills
• Creativity, enthusiasm, and adaptability
• Excellent ICT skills and confident curriculum knowledge

What Teachers Say About Working With Us

• "Thank you for finding me my role and giving me faith in myself and my career."
• "If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have this job. Thank you for being so supportive-you're amazing!"

Interested? Contact Us

Reach out to Maja to apply or discuss the role:
01536 381300 / 01604 549448

Why Work With Us?

We genuinely listen to what teachers want - whether it's a fresh start, a nurturing environment, behaviour expectations, or opportunities to experience different schools. Our teachers appreciate our honesty, flexibility and ongoing support: "You've been fabulous to work for… you guys rock!"

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