Dynamic English & Drama Teacher (KS3-4) – Blackburn

Veritas Education Recruitment; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Dedicated Secondary Education Consul t

Access to local secondary school opp./

Long-term and permanent career paths

Free CPD and professional development

Job summary

Veritas Education is seeking an English Teacher who can also teach Drama to join a welcoming secondary school in Blackburn from January 2027. You will teach English Language and Literature across KS3/KS4, while delivering Drama lessons and supporting extracurricular activities.

The role requires QTS or equivalent, experience teaching English in UK schools, and the ability to teach Drama. You should have excellent communication and organisational skills and a passion for raising attainment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching English in a UK secondary school.
• Ability or experience teaching Drama.
• Strong classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach English Language and Literature across KS3 and KS4.
• Deliver Drama lessons and support extracurricular activities.
• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons.
• Assess, monitor and report student progress.

Skills

English instruction

Drama teaching

Classroom management

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Veritas Education is seeking an English Teacher who can also teach Drama to join a welcoming secondary school in Blackburn from January 2027. You will teach English Language and Literature across KS3/KS4, while delivering Drama lessons and supporting extracurricular activities.

The role requires QTS or equivalent, experience teaching English in UK schools, and the ability to teach Drama. You should have excellent communication and organisational skills and a passion for raising attainment.