Engaging Drama Teacher – Maternity Cover (KS3-4)

Reed; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£150 - £250 per day

Full-time maternity cover

Supportive leadership team

Performing Arts department

REED Education consultant support

Job summary

REED Education are partnering with a highly regarded secondary school in Stevenage to recruit a Drama Teacher for a full-time maternity cover starting in November 2026. You will deliver engaging Drama lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 and contribute to a lively Performing Arts department.

The successful candidate will hold QTS or an equivalent qualification and have experience teaching Drama in a secondary setting. You will support productions and maintain high behaviour standards in class.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching Drama in a secondary school setting.
• Passionate about delivering excellent teaching and learning.
• Demonstrate strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Committed to helping all students achieve their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Drama lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Foster creativity, confidence, and a passion for the performing arts.
• Plan, prepare, and assess lessons in line with the curriculum.
• Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Support extracurricular activities, productions, and performances where appropriate.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, achievement, and participation.

Skills

Drama teaching

Strong classroom management

Communication skills

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

REED Education are partnering with a highly regarded secondary school in Stevenage to recruit a Drama Teacher for a full-time maternity cover starting in November 2026. You will deliver engaging Drama lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 and contribute to a lively Performing Arts department.

The successful candidate will hold QTS or an equivalent qualification and have experience teaching Drama in a secondary setting. You will support productions and maintain high behaviour standards in class.