Drama Teacher

Elementa Support Services Ltd; Devizes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic secondary academy is seeking a dedicated Drama Teacher in Devizes, Wiltshire. This role offers a contract starting on 5th January 2026, focusing on inspiring students through engaging lessons. Candidates should hold QTS or QTLS and have prior experience in Drama education. The academy supports a vibrant educational environment for both staff and students, making this position an excellent opportunity for passionate educators. Competitive daily pay between £100 - £200 is offered.

Benefits

Weekly pay

PAYE contract

Training & Support

Regular welfare contact

Fair pay policy

Qualifications

• Must have QTS or QTLS certification.
• Previous experience teaching Drama in secondary education required.
• Professional and collaborative teaching approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Drama lessons to secondary school students.
• Foster a love of the subject among students.
• Collaborate with staff to enhance student learning.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS

Experience teaching Drama

Strong behaviour management skills

Collaborative approach

Job description

Drama Teacher in Devizes, Wiltshire

Our client, a dynamic secondary academy in Devizes, Wiltshire, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Drama Teacher to join their team on a contract basis. This role presents an excellent opportunity for qualified teachers who are passionate about inspiring students through the arts and drama.

About the Role

The position is available from 5th January 2026, initially until further notice. We are looking for a professional with a background in Drama education who can deliver engaging lessons and foster a love of the subject among students. The role is suitable for a teacher with QTS or QTLS status, and prior experience working within secondary education is desirable.

The academy boasts a vibrant community with a focus on student development and achievement. The successful candidate will become an integral part of a supportive staff team, contributing to a creative learning environment.

Contract Details

• Start Date: 5th January 2026
• Duration: Until further notice
• Pay Rate: £100 - £200 per day, dependent on experience and qualifications
• Location: Devizes, Wiltshire
• School Type: Academy (Secondary)
• Size: 66-250 employees

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS
• Experience teaching Drama in a secondary school setting
• A professional and collaborative approach to teaching
• Strong behaviour management skills and adaptability
• Commitment to supporting student progress and well-being

All applications will be managed by Elementa as the recruitment partner for this APl. Elementa is committed to the safeguarding of children in all of their processes and all successful applicants will have a full-prescreen to assess their suitability for the role. Any appointment will be subject to a successful interview process, satisfactory references, Safeguarding & Prevent training, DBS Enhanced Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20 unless you have a DBS subscribed to the Update Service) and successful completion of (12 week / 60 paid day) employment trial period.

If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up to date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to.

ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT:

• Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut off dates, Elementa pays one week in lieu.
• PAYE contract – unless a candidate specifically requests it, all candidates are paid via PAYE giving them the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer:employee relationship.
• Training & Support – a broad range of free or heavily discounted training available including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive.
• Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager.
• Fair pay policy – our candidates are paid to scale, where a variation on this may be required written agreement will be provided ahead of the position.
• Additional services to support our staff – we have a network of partners who offer support services to our candidates … tax returns, accountancy, legal and more.

This role is not suitable for applicants:

• not currently based within the UK
• requiring employer sponsorship for UK right to work
• without UK schools' experience

For more information click apply now below or contact us via phone or email.

Please apply with your full up to date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to.