Dynamic Music & Drama Teacher - KS3/KS4, Full-Time

Connex Education Partnership; Swindon; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking a passionate Music & Drama Teacher to join a secondary school in Swindon, starting January 2027. This full-time role involves teaching Music and Drama across KS3 and KS4, delivering practical and engaging lessons to inspire creativity and confidence in students.

You could be an experienced qualified teacher, an Early Career Teacher, a trainee nearing QTS completion, or a strong unqualified teacher with relevant classroom experience.

Qualifications

• QTS preferred; strong secondary Music/Drama teaching experience welcomed.
• Open to unqualified teachers with strong subject knowledge.
• Graduates with related degree and classroom experience encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Music and Drama lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Inspire students through practical activities, performances, musical exploration, and creative projects.
• Develop students’ confidence, creativity, communication, and performance skills.
• Teach a range of musical concepts, including composition, performance, and music appreciation.
• Encourage students to explore drama techniques, improvisation, script work, and theatrical performance.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment where all students feel confident to participate and succeed.
• Assess, monitor, and provide constructive feedback to support student progress.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and follow safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Music teaching

Drama teaching

Classroom management

Student engagement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) preferred

Graduate with Music/Drama degree

Job description

Connex Education Partnership is seeking a passionate Music & Drama Teacher to join a secondary school in Swindon, starting January 2027. This full-time role involves teaching Music and Drama across KS3 and KS4, delivering practical and engaging lessons to inspire creativity and confidence in students.

You could be an experienced qualified teacher, an Early Career Teacher, a trainee nearing QTS completion, or a strong unqualified teacher with relevant classroom experience.