Drama Teacher

Step Teachers; East Ham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant school is seeking a passionate Drama Teacher to inspire students in performance and creativity. The role involves delivering engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, preparing students for assessments, and contributing to extracurricular activities. Ideal candidates will have QTS and a degree in Drama or Theatre Studies, with a commitment to fostering student development.

Benefits

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Comprehensive well-being services

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Drama at secondary level.
• Passion for theatre and performance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging drama lessons.
• Organise and direct school productions.
• Support students in developing teamwork and confidence.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Behaviour Management

Education

Degree in Drama

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Do you have a passion for performance and creativity? We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Drama Teacher to join a vibrant Performing Arts department and inspire students to express themselves with confidence and imagination.

Job Details

As a Drama Teacher, you will deliver engaging and high-quality lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to teach GCSE or A-Level Drama and Theatre depending on experience. You’ll foster students’ confidence, collaboration, and creativity through performance, script work, improvisation, and theatre studies. The position begins in September 2025.

Responsibilities

1. Plan and deliver engaging drama lessons that develop performance skills and theatrical knowledge
2. Prepare students for practical assessments and written examinations
3. Organise and direct school productions, showcases, or performances
4. Support students in developing teamwork, confidence, and communication skills
5. Contribute to an enriching extra-curricular drama program
6. Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• A degree in Drama, Theatre Studies, or a related discipline
• Experience teaching Drama at secondary level (NQTs/ECTs are welcome to apply)
• A passion for theatre, performance, and student development
• Excellent communication, organisation, and behaviour management skills
• Willingness to contribute to school life beyond the classroom

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, based in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations upon registration.

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. You also gain access to exclusive deals, including discounted shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Our pay portal provides comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services to support your overall health.

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