Drama Teacher

Flourish Education; Worcester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay rate

Holiday Pay

Pension contributions

Safeguarding training

Refer a Friend bonus

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Flourish Education is recruiting a full-time Drama Teacher to join a supportive secondary school in Worcester, starting in January 2027. You will plan and deliver Drama lessons across KS3 and KS4, helping students develop confidence, creativity and communication skills.

This role suits an experienced Drama Teacher or an ECT, with a supportive environment to grow teaching practice and contribute to the Performing Arts department.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or currently completing an ECT programme.
• Experience teaching Drama or Performing Arts within a secondary school setting.
• Good knowledge of the KS3 and KS4 Drama curriculum.
• Strong subject knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for the performing arts.
• Ability to deliver engaging and imaginative lessons.
• Confident classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues.
• A flexible and positive approach to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative and engaging Drama lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Encourage students to develop their performance, communication and teamwork skills.
• Use a range of practical and theoretical teaching methods to engage learners.
• Assess student progress and provide clear, constructive feedback.
• Create a positive classroom environment where students feel confident participating.
• Manage behaviour effectively in line with the school's expectations.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the wider Performing Arts department.
• Support students in reaching their academic and creative potential.

Skills

QTS/ECT

Drama Teaching

KS3/KS4 Drama

Passion for Performing Arts

Engaging Lessons

Classroom Management

Communication

Relationship Building

Flexibility

Job description

Are you a creative and enthusiastic Drama Teacher with a passion for the performing arts? Flourish Education is recruiting for a full-time Drama Teacher to join a supportive secondary school in Worcester, starting in January 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who enjoys inspiring young people and helping them develop their confidence, creativity and communication skills. You will deliver engaging Drama lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, encouraging students to express themselves, work collaboratively and develop their performance abilities.

You will be joining a welcoming school where students are encouraged to explore their creativity and reach their potential. This role would suit an experienced Drama Teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to develop their teaching practice in a supportive environment.

Job Role

• Plan and deliver creative and engaging Drama lessons across KS3 and KS4.

• Encourage students to develop their performance, communication and teamwork skills.

• Use a range of practical and theoretical teaching methods to engage learners.

• Assess student progress and provide clear, constructive feedback.

• Create a positive classroom environment where students feel confident participating.

• Manage behaviour effectively in line with the school's expectations.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the wider Performing Arts department.

• Support students in reaching their academic and creative potential.

Required Skills and Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or currently completing an ECT programme.

• Experience teaching Drama or Performing Arts within a secondary school setting.

• Good knowledge of the KS3 and KS4 Drama curriculum.

• Strong subject knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for the performing arts.

• Ability to deliver engaging and imaginative lessons.

• Confident classroom and behaviour management skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues.

• A flexible and positive approach to teaching.

Our Promise To You!

At Flourish Education, we understand that everyone's circumstances are different. We will never pressure you to accept work and will always aim to find opportunities that suit your availability and preferences.

Benefits

Working as a Drama Teacher with Flourish Education provides access to a range of benefits, including:

• Pay from £174.71 to £240.70 per day, dependent on experience (M1–M6). This equates to approximately £34,068 to £46,937 per annum based on a full-time position across a full school year.

• Holiday Pay – 12.07% of your day rate accrued into your holiday pot if you opt in.

• Pension contributions.

• Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training, including legislation, FGM and abuse modules.

• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.

• Dedicated consultant providing regular support and guidance throughout your placement.

Location

This full-time Drama Teacher role is based in Worcester and is easily commutable from surrounding areas including Malvern, Droitwich Spa, Bromsgrove, Redditch, Pershore, Evesham, Kidderminster and the wider Worcestershire area.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency. INDHA