Drama Teacher (KS3-KS5): Creative Performance & GCSE Prep

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

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.