DRAMA TEACHER

REESON Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

REESON Education is seeking a Drama Teacher for an established East London secondary school, commencing January 2027. The successful candidate will join a well-supported Drama Faculty, with an experienced Head of Faculty and substantial backing to help a new teacher settle in quickly.

The role requires QTS, comfort teaching KS3 and KS4, and a passion for drama to inspire students. The post offers a collaborative, supportive environment in a popular Hackney school committed to high standards.

Qualifications

• A successful track record of improving pupil performance.
• Commitment to equality of opportunity and inclusive education.
• Ability to use and manipulate data to raise student achievement.
• Awareness of national initiatives in education.
• Ability to develop systems to support pupils academically, socially and pastorally.
• Capacity to manage and inspire a variety of students.

Skills

QTS

KS3/KS4

Drama

Interpersonal

Collaborative

Humour

Job description

Drama Teacher Required from January 2027

• Drama Teacher required for East London
• Popular East London, Secondary School
• Solid SLT Team who pride themselves on supporting staff.
• Excellent support in this highly thought of school.

About the school looking for a Drama Teacher:

This hugely popular East London school are keen to secure a a dedicated, outstanding, and inspirational English teacher to work in the English department at this popular Hackney School from January onwards

The Drama Faculty is well managed by an experienced Head of Faculty and sufficient support is in place to ensure a that a new Drama Teacher can settle in quickly.

Ideally the school will find a Drama Teacher who:

• Hold's QTS and will be comfortable teaching KS3 & KS4
• is passionate about Drama in general with the ability to inspire students
• can motivate and inspire pupils to build on their current achievements
• has excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to collaborative working
• Is committed to working in an inner-city school and believe that such schools should provide the best possible environment for academic success and personal development
• Has an excellent track record of outstanding teaching across the secondary age range.
• Is resilient and has a great sense of humour.
• has a commitment to developing curriculum activities within the Drama faculty
• can promote and maintain the highest standards in all aspects of the work in the school

Essential skills and experience for a suitable Drama Teacher

• A successful track record of improving pupil performance
• A commitment to equality of opportunity and inclusive education
• The ability to use and manipulate data to raise student achievement
• Sound mathematical ability and familiarity with data management systems such as Excel
• Evidence of supporting and challenging students who underperform
• Awareness of national initiatives in education
• The ability to raise standards and an understanding of how to develop learning and teaching across the department
• Ability to develop systems to support pupils both academically, socially and pastorally
• The ability to manage and inspire a variety of students.
• Flexibility and an ability to work under pressure

The school can offer you:

• children and young people who are eager to learn and progress
• staff who are collegiate, committed to their own professional development and to improving outcomes for the students here
• an excellent physical environment recently refurbished and extended under BSF
• a school committed to your professional development
• work in a team where your skills, enthusiasm and hard work will be appreciated
• If you are passionate about providing young people with a safe, supportive environment in which to ensure their success, we want to hear from you