Drama Teacher | Creative Curriculum Secondary School | Burnham-On-Crouch, Essex

Marchant Recruitment; Great Holland; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a creative Drama Teacher for a secondary school in Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex. The role is full-time and fixed-term with an ASAP start, teaching Drama across KS3 and KS4 and delivering engaging, practical lessons.

The successful candidate will hold QTS, bring strong Drama knowledge, and be able to manage classes while encouraging participation from students of all confidence levels.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Strong Drama subject knowledge and classroom management skills.
• Can organise practical activities safely and effectively.
• Encourages students of different confidence levels to participate.
• Is available to start as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Teach Drama across KS3 and KS4.
• Deliver lessons in improvisation, characterisation, script work and performance.
• Develop students' practical skills and ability to evaluate dramatic choices.
• Support preparation for relevant written and practical assessments.
• Contribute to workshops and school productions where appropriate.

Skills

Drama knowledge

Classroom management

Practical activities

Student engagement

Education

QTS or equivalent qualification

Job description

Role: Teacher of Drama
Location: Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex
Contract: Full-Time, Fixed-Term
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: MPS/UPS, dependent on experience

A secondary school in Burnham-on-Crouch is looking for a creative Drama Teacher to join its team at short notice. The school is seeking someone who can engage students through practical performance, develop their confidence and create structured lessons that encourage imagination, teamwork and reflection.

The Role

Teach Drama across KS3 and KS4.

Deliver lessons in improvisation, characterisation, script work and performance.

Develop students' practical skills and ability to evaluate dramatic choices.

Support preparation for relevant written and practical assessments.

Contribute to workshops and school productions where appropriate.

The Candidate

Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

Has strong Drama subject knowledge and classroom management skills.

Can organise practical activities safely and effectively.

Encourages students of different confidence levels to participate.

Is available to start as soon as possible.

The Environment

The school values creative learning and encourages students to take part in activities beyond their normal lessons. The arts team works collaboratively and shares ideas to support engaging, inclusive teaching. This fixed-term position offers an opportunity to make an immediate impact while contributing to the school's creative curriculum.