Drama Teacher

Supply Desk; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent opportunities

Weekly PAYE

CPD and professional development

Supportive leadership team

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Supply Desk is partnering with a welcoming secondary school in West Sussex to appoint a dedicated Teacher of Drama for KS3 and KS4 on a full-time basis, with salary £130-£250 per day and potential for permanent appointment. Start date September or ASAP.

You will deliver engaging Drama lessons, support GCSE performance and coursework, and foster a positive, inclusive learning environment while encouraging participation in extracurricular productions.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or equivalent.
• Experience teaching Drama at GCSE level.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
• Enthusiastic about performance, theatre, and creative arts education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Drama lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Support students with GCSE performance and coursework elements.
• Create engaging practical and theoretical learning experiences.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Encourage participation in extracurricular performances and productions.

Skills

Excellent communication

Classroom management

Student-focused

Enthusiastic about drama

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Teacher of Drama (KS3 & KS4) Permanent Potential

Location: West Sussex
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September / ASAP
Salary: £130 - £250 per day

Bring GCSE Drama to Life

For many students, Drama is the subject where they find their confidence, discover their creativity, and learn skills that last a lifetime.

We're working with a welcoming secondary school looking to appoint a dedicated Teacher of Drama on a full-time basis. The role offers the chance to become part of a supportive Performing Arts team, with the potential for a permanent appointment for the right candidate.

The Role

• Deliver Drama lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Support students with GCSE performance and coursework elements
• Create engaging practical and theoretical learning experiences
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Encourage participation in extracurricular performances and productions

Ideal Candidate

• Holds QTS or equivalent
• Experience teaching Drama at GCSE level
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills
• Enthusiastic about performance, theatre, and creative arts education
• Positive, adaptable, and student-focused

What's on Offer?

• Long-term stability with permanent opportunities
• Competitive daily rates
• PAYE weekly pay
• Supportive school leadership team
• Ongoing CPD and professional development
• Dedicated consultant support

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school that values the arts and recognises the impact creative subjects have on young people's development.

Safeguarding:
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates. To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers rights.