Drama Teacher (KS3–KS4) | Jan 2026 Start | Paid to Scale

Academics Ltd; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Drama teacher for a secondary school in Leeds starting January 2026. The ideal candidate will engage students across KS3 and KS4, support their learning during exams, and contribute to extracurricular activities such as school productions. Applicants must hold a relevant Drama degree and QTS, alongside valid UK working rights and an enhanced DBS. The role offers weekly pay and is paid to scale from day one.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Paid to scale from day 1

Support from experienced consultants

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant Drama degree.
• Must have obtained Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Have valid right to work in the UK.
• Must have an enhanced DBS on the update service.

Responsibilities

• Contributing towards extracurricular activities such as school productions.
• Assisting with student's progression during exams.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Planning engaging lessons for students.

Skills

Behaviour management

Lesson planning

Engagement strategies

Education

Relevant Drama degree

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Drama teacher for a secondary school in Leeds starting January 2026. The ideal candidate will engage students across KS3 and KS4, support their learning during exams, and contribute to extracurricular activities such as school productions. Applicants must hold a relevant Drama degree and QTS, alongside valid UK working rights and an enhanced DBS. The role offers weekly pay and is paid to scale from day one.