Drama Teacher

Teaching Personnel; West Down; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Recruitment and onboarding assistance

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking an enthusiastic Drama Teacher to join one of our partner secondary schools in the Exmouth area on a full-time basis.

Deliver engaging Drama lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, plan creative and inclusive lessons, and inspire students to build confidence and performance skills. You will work with colleagues to ensure a supportive learning environment and access to CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• QTS or relevant teaching experience is required.
• Degree in Drama/Theatre or related subject.
• Experience teaching Drama in a secondary school environment.
• Creative, enthusiastic and confident in the classroom.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Drama lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Plan and deliver creative and inclusive lessons.
• Inspire students to develop confidence and performance skills.
• Encourage creativity, collaboration and independent thinking.
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain a positive and well-managed learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the wider school community.

Skills

QTS or relevant teaching experience

Drama/Theatre degree

Secondary school drama experience

Creative classroom presence

Excellent communication

Education

Degree in Drama/Theatre

Job description

Drama Teacher Teaching Personnel•Exmouth, Devon, England

Drama Teacher – Exmouth

Location: Exmouth
Job Type: Full Time
Start Date: September 2026

Teaching Personnel are seeking an enthusiastic and creative Drama Teacher to join one of our partner secondary schools in the Exmouth area on a full-time basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Drama specialist who can inspire students through performance, creativity and practical learning.

The Role

• Deliver engaging Drama lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Plan and deliver creative and inclusive lessons.
• Inspire students to develop their confidence and performance skills.
• Encourage creativity, collaboration and independent thinking.
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain a positive and well-managed learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the wider school community.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching experience.
• A degree or relevant qualification in Drama/Theatre.
• Experience teaching Drama within a secondary school environment.
• Creative, enthusiastic and confident in the classroom.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about developing students' confidence and creativity.

Why Teaching Personnel?

• Full-time teaching opportunity.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Access to CPD and training opportunities.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Opportunities to develop your teaching experience.
• Support throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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