Drama Teacher – Top Performing Independent School – St Albans

Perham Education Partnership; St Albans; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in St Albans is seeking a dedicated Drama Teacher to join their top-performing team. The role involves teaching across key stages and inspiring students in Drama while contributing to their academic and personal growth. The successful candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status and a strong passion for education. This is a full-time role with a competitive salary paid to scale, offering an excellent environment for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching GCSE and A-Level Drama is desirable.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Teach Drama across the appropriate key stages.
• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons in line with the national curriculum.
• Support students’ academic and personal development.
• Contribute to the wider school community and departmental initiatives.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge in Drama

Passion for teaching

Ability to engage and inspire students

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (e.g., PGCE or equivalent)

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St Albans, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Our client is seeking a dedicated Drama Teacher to join a highly prestigious independent school in central St Albans. This is an excellent opportunity to work in an Outstanding school with exceptional academic performance and student behaviour.

The successful candidate will join a well-resourced and successful department, benefiting from the school’s commitment to excellence in education and student development.

Location: St Albans
Contract: Full-time
Salary: MPS/UPS (Paid to scale)
Start Date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Drama across the appropriate key stages.
• Inspire and engage students in exploring religious, philosophical, and ethical issues.
• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons in line with the national curriculum.
• Support students’ academic and personal development.
• Contribute to the wider school community and departmental initiatives.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (e.g., PGCE or equivalent).
• Strong subject knowledge in Drama.
• Passion for teaching and an ability to engage and inspire students.
• Experience teaching GCSE and A-Level Drama is desirable.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

About the School

This Outstanding independent school has a rich Drama of academic excellence and offers state-of-the-art facilities. The school is consistently ranked among the top independent schools in the UK, with exceptional results:

• 92% of all GCSE grades at 9, 8, or 7 (A-A equivalent).*
• 92% A-B at A-Level.*
• Highly motivated and well-behaved students.
• Strong focus on pastoral care and student well-being.
• Excellent opportunities for academic enrichment and professional development.

Application Process

To apply for this Drama Teacher role, please send an updated CV as soon as possible.