Drama Teacher & Theatre Practitioner | Arts-Focused Comprehensive

Marchant Recruitment; Great Holland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a part-time Drama Teacher for an arts-focused school in Maldon. You will deliver Practical Drama and Theatre Studies, guiding students through GCSE and selected A-Level content while supporting productions and performances.

The role emphasizes professional practice, creative teaching, and opportunities to lead workshops and public showcases. A permanent part-time position with scope for development is offered.

Qualifications

• Relevant Degree: A degree in Drama, Theatre Studies or Performing Arts.
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of professional theatre and performance practice.
• Creative Teaching: Ability to develop original and collaborative work.
• Organisation: Strong planning and production skills.
• Communication: A confident and inspirational classroom presence.

Responsibilities

• Practical Drama: Teach performance, improvisation, characterisation and devising.
• Theatre Studies: Deliver GCSE and selected A-Level content.
• Production Support: Assist with rehearsals, performances and technical planning.
• Professional Practice: Introduce students to theatre practitioners and performance styles.
• Creative Enrichment: Lead workshops, theatre visits and student showcases.

Skills

Drama teaching

Creative teaching

Strong communication

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Drama/Performing Arts

Job description

Salary: Competitive Salary Pro Rata + Benefits

Are you a creative Drama teacher with professional performance experience and the ability to inspire students through practical theatre-making?

An arts-focused comprehensive school in Maldon is seeking a part-time Drama Teacher to join its performing arts department. The successful candidate will deliver imaginative lessons and help students develop confidence, creativity and communication skills.

The Role

Practical Drama: Teach performance, improvisation, characterisation and devising.

Theatre Studies: Deliver GCSE and selected A-Level content.

Production Support: Assist with rehearsals, performances and technical planning.

Professional Practice: Introduce students to theatre practitioners and performance styles.

Creative Enrichment: Lead workshops, theatre visits and student showcases.

The Candidate

Relevant Degree: A degree in Drama, Theatre Studies or Performing Arts.

Industry Knowledge: Understanding of professional theatre and performance practice.

Creative Teaching: Ability to develop original and collaborative work.

Organisation: Strong planning and production skills.

Communication: A confident and inspirational classroom presence.

The Environment

Arts Commitment: A school that values creativity and performance.

Specialist Spaces: Drama studios and performance facilities.

Community Engagement: Opportunities for public performances and workshops.

Flexible Appointment: A permanent part-time role with scope for development.