Drama Teacher

Teach South; Hastings; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible supply work

Support from education recruitment

Competitive daily pay

Job summary

Teach South is seeking a Drama Teacher for supply roles across Hastings and surrounding areas. You will teach Drama across KS3 and KS4, deliver practical and theory-based lessons, and support GCSE Drama when required.

The role offers flexible day-to-day work with potential longer-term placements, and requires a creative approach, strong subject knowledge, and confident classroom management to engage students effectively.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching Drama at secondary level.
• Excellent knowledge of Drama across KS3/KS4 and GCSE.
• Proven ability to plan engaging, creative lessons.
• Strong classroom management and behaviour skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach Drama across KS3 and KS4.
• Deliver practical and theory-based lessons.
• Teach GCSE Drama where required.
• Develop students' confidence and performance skills.
• Create engaging and creative lessons.
• Plan for longer-term placements where needed.
• Support students of varying abilities.
• Manage practical lessons and groups effectively.

Skills

QTS

Secondary Drama experience

Strong subject knowledge

Creative approach

Classroom management

Inspiring students

Job description

Drama Teacher – Supply

Location: Hastings and surrounding areas
Pay: £130–£180 per day for daily cover | Pay to scale for long-term roles
Job Type: Supply – Full-time or Part-time
Start Date: September 2026

Drama Teacher – Supply Opportunities

Are you a creative and enthusiastic Drama Teacher looking for flexible work from September?
We are working with secondary schools across Hastings and the surrounding areas who are looking for Drama Teachers for day-to-day supply, short-term cover and longer-term placements.
Whether you're looking for occasional work or want to secure a more consistent teaching position, we can offer opportunities to suit your availability and experience.
The role

The role

• Teaching Drama across KS3 and KS4
• Delivering practical and theory-based lessons
• Teaching GCSE Drama where required
• Developing students' confidence and performance skills
• Creating engaging and creative lessons
• Planning for longer‑term placements
• Supporting students of different abilities
• Managing practical lessons and groups effectively

We are looking for:

• QTS or relevant teaching experience
• Secondary Drama teaching experience
• Strong subject knowledge
• A creative and engaging approach
• Confidence managing practical lessons
• Strong classroom management skills
• The ability to inspire and motivate students

Why work with us?

• £130–£180 per day for daily cover
• Long‑term roles paid to scale
• Full‑time and part‑time opportunities
• Flexible supply work
• Schools across Hastings and surrounding areas
• Day‑to‑day, short‑term and long‑term placements
• Dedicated support from our education recruitment team