Drama Teacher

Academics; Fetcham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is recruiting a Drama Teacher in Leatherhead for a well-established secondary school. In this role you will deliver engaging Drama lessons to KS3 and KS4, participate in productions and extracurricular activities, and contribute to the wider school community.

Qualified Teachers with QTS or equivalent are invited to apply. A passion for creativity, performance, and student engagement will be highly valued in this supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching Drama at secondary level.
• Passion for delivering engaging and creative lessons.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Commitment to supporting student achievement and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Drama lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Contribute to productions, extracurricular activities and the wider school community.

Skills

Classroom management

Drama teaching

Student engagement

Education

QTS or equivalent

Experience teaching Drama at secondary level

Job description

Drama Teacher - Leatherhead, Surrey - Secondary School

Position: Drama Teacher, Secondary teacher

Location: Leatherhead, Surrey

Salary: Competitive salary

Start Date: October 2026/ January 2027

Are you a passionate Drama Teacher looking for your next opportunity in Leatherhead? Academics is currently recruiting for an exciting Drama Teacher position in Leatherhead at a supportive and well-established secondary school.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Drama Teacher to join a thriving school community in Leatherhead, where creativity, performance and student engagement are highly valued. Whether you are an experienced Drama Teacher or an ECT looking to begin your teaching career in Leatherhead, we would love to hear from you.

As a Drama Teacher in Leatherhead, you will inspire students across KS3 and KS4, delivering engaging lessons that encourage confidence, creativity and a love of the performing arts. The successful Drama Teacher will have the opportunity to contribute to productions, extracurricular activities and the wider school community in Leatherhead.

Drama Teacher - Leatherhead Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching Drama at secondary level
• A passion for delivering engaging and creative lessons
• Strong classroom management skills
• Commitment to supporting student achievement and wellbeing

What the school provides:

• Supportive leadership team
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Well-resourced Drama department
• Opportunity to make a real impact as a Drama Teacher in Leatherhead

Why work with Academics?

Academics partners with over 100 Secondary Schools across Surrey and the South East, giving you access to a wide range of opportunities that may not be advertised elsewhere. As a Drama Teacher seeking a role in Leatherhead, you will receive:

• A dedicated consultant throughout your job search
• Expert support with CV preparation and interview guidance
• Access to permanent, long-term and daily supply opportunities
• Assistance with salary negotiations where applicable
• A completely free service designed to help you find the right school and role

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.