Drama Teacher | Creative Arts Secondary School | Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Marchant Recruitment; West Stow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk is seeking a creative Drama Teacher to develop students' performance skills, confidence and understanding of theatre.

Teach Drama across KS3–KS5, plan practical workshops, prepare GCSE and post-16 assessments, and organise rehearsals for school productions.

Holds QTS or an equivalent qualification, with strong subject knowledge and safe, engaging practical teaching; aims to help pupils of all confidence levels participate.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Strong subject knowledge and practical drama teaching experience.
• Ability to manage practical lessons safely and effectively.
• Encourages Creativity while maintaining clear classroom expectations.
• Committed to helping students with varying confidence participate.

Responsibilities

• Teach Drama across KS3–KS5.
• Plan and run practical workshops developing performance, devising and evaluation skills.
• Prepare GCSE and post-16 students for practical assessments and written exams.
• Organise rehearsals and support school productions.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to improve student performances.

Skills

Drama Teaching

Classroom Management

Curriculum Planning

GCSE Preparation

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Role: Teacher of Drama - KS3-KS5
Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: MPS/UPS, dependent on experience

A secondary school in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a creative Drama Teacher to develop students' performance skills, confidence and understanding of theatre. The successful applicant will deliver practical lessons alongside structured written work and support the continued development of drama within the curriculum.

The Role

Teach Drama across KS3-KS5.

Plan practical workshops that develop performance, devising and evaluation skills.

Prepare GCSE and post-16 students for practical assessments and written examinations.

Organise rehearsal activities and support suitable school productions.

Monitor progress and provide feedback that helps students improve their performances.

The Candidate

Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

Has strong subject knowledge and practical drama teaching experience.

Can manage practical lessons safely and effectively.

Encourages creativity while maintaining clear classroom expectations.

Is committed to helping students of varying confidence levels participate successfully.

The Environment

The school encourages creative expression and participation in the arts. The successful candidate will work with colleagues to provide a varied curriculum and create opportunities for pupils to develop performance and collaboration skills.