Drama Teacher

Class Education; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD and career progression

ECT induction and mentoring

Productions and enrichment activities

Job summary

Class Education is seeking a Drama Teacher for maternity cover in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The role covers KS3 and KS4 with potential KS5 depending on timetable. Start December 2026 / January 2027, with a competitive salary (£34,069 - £52,835) and strong professional development.

The school emphasises creativity, performance, and academic excellence within a supportive Performing Arts Department. ECTs receive induction and mentoring and opportunities to engage in productions and enrichment

Qualifications

• Hold QTS or be working towards qualification.
• Passion for Drama and Performing Arts.
• Ability to deliver inspiring lessons and engage and challenge students.
• Demonstrate excellent classroom management skills.
• Have high expectations of student achievement and behaviour.
• Be committed to continuous professional development and school improvement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Drama lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Encourage creativity, confidence and performance skills in students.
• Maintain high expectations for achievement and behaviour.
• Monitor student progress and provide effective feedback.
• Contribute to extra-curricular Drama activities, school productions and performances.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive department and wider school team.

Skills

Passion for Drama and Performing Arts

Strong classroom management

Engage and inspire students

High expectations of achievement and |

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or working towards

Job description

Drama Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Contract: Full Time, Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)

Salary: £34,069 - £52,835 per annum (M1 to UPS3)

Start Date: December 2026 / January 2027

Inspire Creativity and Confidence Through Drama

A highly successful secondary school in Stevenage is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Drama Teacher to join its thriving Performing Arts Department on a full-time maternity cover contract.

This is an exciting opportunity for either an Early Career Teacher or an experienced practitioner who is passionate about Drama and committed to inspiring young people through creativity, performance and academic excellence. The successful candidate will teach Drama across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential to teach Key Stage 5 depending on experience and timetable requirements.

Why Join This School?

• Excellent student outcomes and progress
• A recent successful Ofsted inspection
• Outstanding student behaviour and engagement
• A supportive and collaborative staff culture
• Strong leadership and clear professional development pathways
• Well-resourced departments with shared planning resources
• Excellent opportunities to contribute to productions, performances and enrichment activities
• A welcoming and inclusive school community where staff wellbeing is valued

The Role

• Plan and deliver engaging Drama lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Encourage creativity, confidence and performance skills in students
• Maintain high expectations for achievement and behaviour
• Monitor student progress and provide effective feedback
• Contribute to extra-curricular Drama activities, school productions and performances
• Work collaboratively within a supportive department and wider school team

About You

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or be working towards qualification
• Have a genuine passion for Drama and Performing Arts
• Be capable of delivering inspiring lessons that engage and challenge students
• Demonstrate excellent classroom management skills
• Have high expectations of student achievement and behaviour
• Be committed to continuous professional development and school improvement

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £34,069 - £52,835 per annum (M1 to UPS3) depending on experience and pay scale placement.
• Supportive induction and mentoring programme for ECTs
• Ongoing CPD and career progression opportunities
• Collaborative and forward-thinking teaching environment
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on students' learning and development
• Flexible working requests considered where possible

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, online checks and all relevant pre-employment screening in line with safer recruitment requirements.

Closing Date: 9 October 2026