Drama Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is looking for enthusiastic Drama Teachers to inspire creativity in students across Wimbledon and South West London. This role offers both full-time and part-time positions starting in January, with opportunities to progress into permanent roles. Candidates must have a degree in Drama or a related field, as well as Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). A passion for performance and effective classroom management is essential. Competitive, market-leading pay rates are offered.

Benefits

Competitive, market-leading pay rates

Access to free CPD and professional development

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Must have experience teaching Drama in a UK secondary school.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach Drama across KS3-KS4.
• Manage classroom and rehearsal-space effectively.
• Inspire creativity and confidence in students.

Skills

Confident classroom management

Passion for performance

Creativity in teaching

Education

Degree in Drama, Theatre Studies, or related subject

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Secondary Schools | January Start
Long-Term, Short-Term & Temp-to-Perm Roles Available
Recruiting via Teaching Personnel

Are you a creative and inspiring Drama Teacher looking for your next opportunity in Wimbledon or across South West London?

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a number of welcoming, creative secondary schools seeking enthusiastic Drama Teachers to bring performance, confidence, and creativity to life in the classroom.

• Teach Drama across KS3-KS4
• KS5 opportunities available depending on experience
• Roles available in Wimbledon, Merton, Kingston, Sutton & surrounding areas
• Full-time and part-time positions available
• January starts available
• Supportive arts departments with strong leadership and performance opportunities

✔️ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
✔️ Degree in Drama, Theatre Studies, or a related subject
✔️ Experience teaching Drama in a UK secondary school
✔️ Confident classroom and rehearsal-space management
✔️ A passion for performance, creativity, and student confidence
✔️ Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

✨ Competitive, market-leading pay rates
✨ A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement
✨ Access to free CPD and professional development
✨ Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
✨ Opportunities to progress into permanent roles

If you're an enthusiastic Drama Teacher ready to inspire creativity and self-expression in students, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Teaching Personnel to discuss current Drama teaching opportunities across Wimbledon and South West London.

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