Drama Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Swansea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable teaching agency is seeking a Performing Arts Teacher for a secondary school in Swansea. This full-time position involves teaching drama to Year 7 to Year 11 students, focusing on creativity and performance in a supportive educational environment. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Drama and relevant teaching experience in the UK. Enjoy working in a school that values performing arts through exciting productions and collaborative projects.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS (children only) on the update service is required.
• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration mandatory.
• Safeguarding knowledge (children and young people) essential.

Responsibilities

• Lesson planning following the Welsh curriculum.
• Directing productions and guiding students’ performances.
• Providing constructive feedback to help students improve.

Skills

Creativity

Communication skills

Imagination

Education

Degree or PGCE in Drama

NQT or FQT qualifications

Job description

Position Details

Performing Arts Teacher – Swansea

Salary: £864.80 per week

Hours: 8:30 – 3:30 Monday to Friday

About the Role

We are seeking a positive, outgoing, and imaginative drama teacher for the Swansea area. This full‑time flexible position will encompass teaching Year 7 to Year 11 in a highly valued secondary school where performing arts are highlighted by popular annual productions.

Responsibilities

Day‑to‑day tasks include:

• Lesson planning following the Welsh curriculum
• Directing productions – selecting scripts, holding auditions and guiding students’ performances
• Fostering high‑energy creativity through theatre games and collaborative projects
• Providing constructive feedback to help students improve
• Administrative duties – coordinating rehearsal schedules, communicating with parents and participating in school events

Requirements

Applicants should have:

• Enhanced DBS (children only) on the update service
• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration
• Safeguarding knowledge (children and young people)
• 24 months of references (factual, characteristics and for childcare)
• NQT or FQT qualifications
• Degree or PGCE in Drama
• Experience teaching Drama at secondary level in the UK

Apply

Call 01792 473300 or email to inquire. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training. We look forward to hearing from you!