Drama Teacher

WAYMAN Education; St Albans; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in St Albans is seeking a creative Drama Teacher to join its Performing Arts department from September 2025. You will deliver inspiring lessons and shape a dynamic curriculum in a vibrant environment that promotes creativity and student expression.

Benefits

Flexible working approaches to support work-life balance

Ongoing professional learning and career progression

Collaborative environment where ideas are valued

Qualifications

• Degree in Drama or a related discipline is essential.
• Teaching qualification (QTS) required.
• Experience teaching Key Stages 3-5 or readiness to develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging drama lessons across Key Stages 3-5.
• Shape and innovate the drama curriculum.
• Contribute to school productions and collaborative projects.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Drama or Performing Arts

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Are you a creative and inspiring Drama Teacher looking to nurture the next generation of performers, storytellers, and critical thinkers?

Start Date: September 2025
Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire

The Opportunity

A vibrant and progressive independent school is seeking a Drama Teacher to join its innovative Performing Arts department from September 2025. This is a unique opportunity to shape a dynamic and inclusive drama curriculum in a school that values creativity, individuality, and student expression.

As a Drama Teacher, you will deliver engaging and imaginative lessons across Key Stages 3 5, supporting students to explore voice, movement, theatre-making, and the power of performance. With access to excellent facilities, student-led projects, and regular productions, you ll play a central role in the cultural life of the school.

About the School

This is not your typical independent school. Set in a beautiful green campus near St Albans, the school is known for its forward-thinking approach to education, where the arts are placed at the heart of learning. The school encourages collaboration, creativity, and curiosity, with an emphasis on well-being, social awareness, and self-expression.

Students are supported to take ownership of their learning, and teachers are given the autonomy to innovate, experiment, and inspire. The Performing Arts are a key pillar of the school s identity, and drama plays an essential role in building confidence, empathy, and communication.

Why Join This School?

• A progressive, student-centred learning community

• A culture that values the arts as central to education

• Creative freedom to shape the curriculum and contribute to whole-school events

• Access to modern performance spaces and cross-disciplinary arts projects

• A genuine focus on well-being, inclusion, and teacher development

• A warm, collaborative environment where your ideas will be heard and valued

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold a degree in Drama, Performing Arts, or a related discipline

• Have QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

• Be passionate about making drama relevant, inclusive, and exciting for all learners

• Have experience teaching KS3 KS5, or be ready to grow into that responsibility

• Be comfortable working beyond the textbook incorporating devising, physical theatre, multimedia, and contemporary practice

• Thrive in a creative, evolving educational setting that values innovation and experimentation

• Be committed to contributing to school productions, enrichment activities, and collaborative projects

What You ll Get in Return

• Flexible working approaches to support work-life balance

• A school community that respects and celebrates individuality

• Ongoing professional learning and career progression

• Opportunities to lead or support festivals, performances, or external collaborations

• The chance to make a lasting impact on students' personal and artistic growth

Apply Now

If you re a Drama Teacher who believes in the transformative power of performance and wants to join a school where creativity is celebrated and nurtured, we d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV to be considered for this exciting opportunity.