Drama Teacher & Performing Arts Production Lead | Creative Secondary School

Marchant Recruitment; West End; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Drama Teacher for a creative secondary school in the Wymondham area. You will deliver engaging Drama lessons across KS3, GCSE and post-16 groups, helping students build confidence in acting, movement and voice while supporting performances and productions.

The role focuses on creative enrichment, examination preparation, and fostering a student-centred culture within an arts-focused department.

Qualifications

• Drama specialist with strong knowledge of performance and theatre education.
• Qualified teacher with QTS or equivalent qualification.
• Creative practitioner who can deliver energetic practical lessons.
• Production experience desirable to support school productions.
• Strong organiser who can manage rehearsals, resources and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Teach Drama across KS3, GCSE and post-16 groups.
• Develop students' performance, acting, movement, voice and ensemble skills.
• Support productions, plays and performing arts events.
• Prepare examination students for practical assessments and coursework.
• Encourage creativity through improvisation and theatre-making activities.
• Build confidence by fostering communication, collaboration and presentation skills.

Skills

Drama specialist

Creative practitioner

Strong organiser

Positive role model

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Salary: Competitive salary based on experience

A creative secondary school in Wymondham is seeking an enthusiastic Drama Teacher to join its performing arts department. The successful candidate will deliver inspiring lessons and contribute to productions, performances and wider creative opportunities.

The Role

Teach Drama: Deliver practical and theoretical Drama lessons across KS3, GCSE and post-16 groups.

Develop performance skills: Help students build confidence in acting, movement, voice and ensemble work.

Support productions: Assist with school plays, showcases and performing arts events.

Prepare examination students: Guide students through practical assessments and written coursework.

Encourage creativity: Use improvisation, performance and theatre-making activities.

Build confidence: Support students in developing communication, collaboration and presentation skills.

The Candidate

Drama specialist: Has strong knowledge of performance, theatre practice and Drama education.

Qualified teacher: Holds QTS or an equivalent qualification.

Creative practitioner: Can deliver energetic and imaginative practical lessons.

Production experience: Experience supporting performances or school productions is desirable.

Strong organiser: Can manage rehearsals, resources and performance deadlines.

Positive role model: Builds confidence and encourages students to take creative risks.

The Environment

Arts-focused school: A setting that values creativity and student expression.

Specialist spaces: Access to drama studios, performance areas and creative resources.

Enrichment rich: Regular opportunities for productions, showcases and clubs.

Supportive department: Work with colleagues across Drama, Music and the Arts.

Student-centred culture: Strong focus on confidence, teamwork and personal development.