Drama Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Drama Teacher for a long-term position in Birmingham. The role focuses on planning, marking, and assessing Drama lessons with no lesson planning for additional cover. Candidates should have a degree in Drama or Performing Arts and demonstrate strong classroom presence. Immediate start available with competitive daily rates and the potential for a permanent contract. Apply today to secure an interview.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Direct route to permanent contract

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• A degree in Drama or Performing Arts is preferred but experienced instructors may also apply.
• Ability to engage students through creative and practical learning.
• Must have a valid Enhanced DBS or be willing to undergo a check.

Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for planning, marking and assessing Drama lessons.
• Provide cover for PSHE and other subjects with all work provided.
• Commitment to a long-term position starting ASAP.

Skills

Subject Expertise

Classroom Presence

Reliability

Education

Degree in Drama or Performing Arts

QTS/QTLS preferred

Job description

Drama Teacher (Long-Term with Permanent Opportunity)

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £168.81 - £232.56 per day (Based on Experience/MPS)

Contract Type: Full-Time (5 days a week | 8:25-15:00)

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

The Opportunity: Specialist Focus, Minimal Planning

Unlike many roles, this position allows you to focus your professional energy where it matters most:

• Drama Specialist: Full responsibility for planning, marking and assessing Drama lessons only.
• General Cover Support: Timetable includes cover for PSHE and other subjects, but crucially, all cover work is provided—no planning is required for these extra lessons.
• Consistency: Guaranteed full-time, long‑term opportunity in a supportive Birmingham school.

Candidate Profile:

• Subject Expertise: A degree in Drama or Performing Arts (QTS/QTLS preferred, but experienced instructors considered).
• Classroom Presence: Ability to engage students in Birmingham schools through creative and practical learning.
• Reliability: Looking for a long-term commitment starting ASAP.
• Compliance: Must have a valid Enhanced DBS or be willing to undergo a check.

Benefits & Pay:

• Pay: Competitive daily rates based on experience.
• Career Path: Direct route to a permanent contract for the right candidate.
• Support: Dedicated consultant support from our Birmingham office.

If you are a Drama Teacher in Birmingham ready for an immediate start, apply today to secure an interview.

Contact

Contact: Thea Fraser

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Office: Tradewind Recruitment, Birmingham

Tradewind Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding. All candidates must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references.