Drama Teacher

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Havant; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Drama Teacher to join a mixed secondary academy in Havant from January 2027. The role is 0.8 FTE (4 days per week) on maternity cover for up to one year, with duties across KS3 and KS4 and involvement in school productions and enrichment activities.

The school supports professional development, mentoring for ECTs, and a collaborative Performing Arts team, with CPD opportunities and a strong focus on student progress.

Qualifications

• All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Drama lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Plan, prepare, assess and mark student work.
• Contribute to school productions and enrichment activities.
• Work within a supportive Performing Arts team with CPD opportunities.

Job description

Start: January 2027

Contract: 0.8 FTE (4 days per week), Maternity Cover for up to one year

Location: Havant

Salary: MPR/UPS

Teaching Personnel is proud to be working with a mixed secondary academy located in Havant and is seeking a Teacher of Drama to join the department from January 2027.

The school

Serving students aged 11 to 16, the school is committed to fostering a culture of high expectations, mutual respect, and personal responsibility. The school offers a broad and inclusive curriculum, supported by a structured learning environment and dedicated pastoral care. Staff benefit from ongoing professional development and are encouraged to collaborate and innovate in their teaching practice.

Strong behaviour management skills are advantageous, but the school also offers robust support for teachers looking to develop in this area. We welcome applications from newly qualified teachers as well as those with more experience. With an ambitious leadership team and a positive working environment focused on student progress and high standards of achievement and behaviour, the school provides an excellent platform for professional development and career progression.

The role

Teaching Personnel is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Drama Teacher to join this forward-thinking and inclusive school community. The successful candidate will deliver engaging and inspiring Drama lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, encouraging students to develop their performance skills, confidence, and appreciation of the performing arts.

The Drama department is passionate about providing a rich and varied curriculum, and the successful teacher will have the opportunity to contribute to school productions, enrichment activities, and the wider cultural life of the school.

This position is offered on a 0.8 basis (4 days per week) maternity cover contract, commencing in January 2027 for up to one year. The successful candidate will be responsible for all teaching duties, including planning, preparation, assessment and marking. This opportunity would suit both experienced teachers and ECTs, with access to supportive mentoring, ongoing CPD opportunities, and a welcoming, collaborative Performing Arts team.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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