Drama Teacher - Secondary School - Merseyside

Marchant Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a Drama Teacher for a Merseyside secondary school to deliver across KS3 and KS4, including GCSE drama. The role is full-time and permanent with ASAP start, based in Merseyside, England.

You will plan lessons, assess progress and provide feedback, while supporting productions and wider extracurricular activities to enrich student confidence and creative expression in drama.

Qualifications

• Degree in Drama, Theatre Studies or Performing Arts.
• QTS.
• Experience teaching Drama at KS3 and KS4.
• Strong practical performance skills.
• Ability to manage practical lessons confidently.
• Creative and engaging teaching approach.
• Strong organisation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons across KS3/KS4 and GCSE Drama.
• Assess student progress and provide feedback.
• Support productions, performances and extracurricular activities.
• Deliver engaging drama lessons and foster creativity.

Skills

Practical performance

Organisation skills

Education

Drama, Theatre Studies or Performing Arts Degree

Job description

Drama Teacher - Secondary School - Merseyside

Do you believe every student should have the opportunity to build confidence, express themselves creatively and develop strong communication skills? If you are an enthusiastic Drama Teacher looking for a permanent position, this school in Merseyside could be an excellent fit.

Drama Teacher Role

Teaching Drama across Key Stages 3 and 4, with GCSE Drama teaching

Merseyside

ASAP Start

Full-time, Permanent

The successful Drama Teacher will join a creative and supportive department and deliver lessons across KS3 and KS4. You will introduce students to a wide range of theatrical styles, practitioners, performance techniques and creative processes.

At KS3, you will help students develop confidence, teamwork and communication through practical performance and exploration. At GCSE, you will prepare students for both the practical and theoretical elements of the course, supporting them in developing performances and written analysis.

The school wants a teacher who can create a classroom environment where students feel comfortable taking creative risks while maintaining clear expectations around behaviour and participation.

You will plan lessons carefully, assess student progress and provide constructive feedback. There will also be opportunities to support productions, performances and wider extracurricular activities, making this a particularly rewarding role for someone who enjoys contributing beyond the classroom.

Drama Teacher - School Information

This Secondary School in Merseyside provides a broad education designed to help students develop academically, creatively and personally.

The school recognises the importance of creative subjects and encourages students to participate actively in Drama and performance. Students are given opportunities to develop confidence, communication and teamwork alongside their academic learning.

The Drama department works collaboratively and provides students with a varied programme of practical and theoretical study. Staff are encouraged to share ideas and contribute to the development of the curriculum.

Drama Teacher - Experience and Qualifications

• Drama, Theatre Studies or Performing Arts Degree
• QTS
• Experience teaching Drama at KS3 and KS4
• Strong practical performance skills
• Ability to manage practical lessons confidently
• Creative and engaging teaching approach
• Strong organisation and communication skills

The salary for this Drama Teacher position will be paid to scale on a contract to scale MPS/UPS.

Drama Teacher - Secondary School - Merseyside • Liverpool, England, United Kingdom