Drama Teacher

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; York; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency in York seeks a passionate Drama Teacher for a part-time role starting in September or October 2025. You will deliver engaging Drama lessons across Key Stages as well as teach Art and English. The ideal candidate holds UK Qualified Teacher Status and has a strong commitment to safeguarding and student welfare. Competitive pay and a supportive environment are offered.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Competitive daily rates of pay

Opportunities in a supportive school environment

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Drama with additional ability in Art and English.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of young people.
• Demonstrate excellent classroom management and behaviour strategies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Drama lessons across Key Stages.
• Teach three Art lessons and one English lesson each week.

Skills

Classroom management

Creativity

Flexibility

Inspiring students

Education

UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

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Are you a passionate Drama Teacher looking for a part-time role where you can inspire and engage young people? GSL Education is seeking a dynamic and creative Drama Teacher to join a thriving secondary school in North Yorkshire. This is a temporary position starting in September or October 2025.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging Drama lessons across Key Stages, as well as teaching three Art lessons and one English lesson each week. The ability to adapt across these subjects while maintaining enthusiasm and high standards is essential.

About the School
This is a welcoming and ambitious secondary school that strives to provide students with a broad and balanced curriculum. The school fosters creativity, individuality, and resilience, encouraging students to achieve their potential in both academic and practical subjects. With a strong focus on personal development and wellbeing, the school prides itself on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment where both staff and students can thrive.

As the ideal Drama Teacher, you will:

• Hold UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent such as QTLS or a Cert Ed.
• Have experience teaching Drama, with additional ability in Art and English.
• Demonstrate excellent classroom management and behaviour strategies.
• Show creativity, flexibility, and the ability to inspire students.
• Be committed to safeguarding and the welfare of young people.

What we offer:

• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
• Competitive daily rates of pay with long-term roles paid to scale from Day 1.
• Opportunities to work in a forward-thinking, supportive school environment.

If you are an enthusiastic Drama Teacher looking to share your passion for the arts and beyond, we’d love to hear from you.

Please get in touch with Kerry Fowler at GSL Education to apply for the role of Drama Teacher in York, or for more information. Alternatively, please submit an up-to-date CV via the application link.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.