Drama Teacher

GSL Education; Gosport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative and inclusive secondary school in Gosport seeks a passionate Drama Teacher to inspire students through performance and creativity. This full-time role starting in September 2025 includes delivering lessons, leading performances, and developing curriculum, while offering a salary between £30,000 to £50,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Requires QTS or equivalent.
• Strong subject knowledge in Drama.
• Confident in directing and performance coaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Drama lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Lead rehearsals and school performances.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Passion for performing arts

Classroom environment fostering

Directing skills

Performance coaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

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Full-Time Drama Teacher – Gosport, Hampshire

Can you set the stage for students to shine?

A creative and inclusive secondary school in Gosport is seeking a passionate Drama Teacher to join their team full-time starting in September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire students through the power of performance, creativity, and self-expression. Pay ranges from £30,000 to £50,000 per year, depending on experience. Early Careers Teachers and experienced professionals are welcome to apply! Candidates who are shortlisted will first be invited for a school tour—giving you a chance to get a real feel for the environment before progressing to the formal interview stage. Interviews will be held over the coming weeks.

Responsibilities of the Drama Teacher:

• Deliver engaging Drama lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Inspire confidence, collaboration, and creativity in students.
• Lead rehearsals and school performances, showcasing student talent.
• Develop schemes of work that meet curriculum standards and ignite passion for the arts.
• Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Support school-wide arts initiatives and extracurricular opportunities.

Requirements of the Drama Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for the performing arts.
• Ability to foster a supportive and energetic classroom environment.
• Confident in directing, stagecraft, and performance coaching.
• ECTs and experienced teachers are both encouraged to apply.
• Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).

If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘Drama Teacher’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Gosport.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Drama Teacher’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.

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