English And Drama Teacher Vacancy (Windsor, Berkshire)

Marchant Recruitment; Windsor; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire Creativity in Windsor is seeking an enthusiastic English and Drama Teacher to inspire KS3 learners in literature, language and performance. You will deliver engaging lessons, adapt to diverse needs and foster creativity and confidence through drama activities.

The role requires strong subject knowledge in English and Drama, QTS or equivalent, and a dedication to developing literacy and expressive skills in a collaborative school setting.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an appropriate teaching qualification.
• Strong subject knowledge in English and Drama, or relevant experience teaching both subjects.
• Experience teaching secondary-aged students, ideally at KS3.
• Ability to deliver engaging lessons that develop literacy, communication and creative expression.
• Effective classroom management and strong communication skills.
• The ability to motivate students and adapt teaching to different abilities and learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging English and Drama lessons for KS3.
• Teach KS3 students across English and Drama topics, adapting lessons to meet learning needs.
• Develop reading, writing, speaking, listening and performance skills.
• Encourage literature exploration, text analysis, character development and drama activities.
• Create an inclusive, positive classroom environment supporting student expression.
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback to support achievement.
• Support curriculum planning and contribute to the broader life of the school.
• Promote teamwork and collaboration through projects and performance-based learning.

Skills

Engagement

Communication

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Inspire Creativity, Bring Stories to Life!

Are you a passionate English and Drama Teacher who can inspire a love of literature, language and performance in the classroom?

Do you enjoy helping students develop their creativity, confidence and communication skills through engaging lessons and imaginative learning experiences?

We are working with a school in Windsor to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated English and Drama Teacher to teach Key Stage 3 (KS3), starting as soon as possible. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive school where engaging teaching, student development and creative learning are valued.

Your Next Teaching Opportunity

As an English and Drama Teacher, you will inspire students to explore literature, develop their written and spoken communication, and express themselves through performance and creative activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering engaging English and Drama lessons that encourage creativity, confidence and independent thinking.




• Teaching KS3 students across a range of English and Drama topics, adapting lessons to meet different learning needs.




• Developing students’ reading, writing, speaking, listening and performance skills.




• Encouraging students to explore literature, analyse texts, develop characters and participate in drama activities.




• Creating an inclusive and positive classroom environment where students feel confident expressing their ideas.




• Assessing student progress and providing constructive feedback to support achievement.




• Supporting curriculum planning and contributing to the wider life of the school.




• Promoting teamwork, imagination and effective communication through collaborative projects and performance-based learning.

Why Join This School?

This is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact in a school in Windsor, helping students build essential English skills while developing their creativity and confidence through Drama.

What you can look forward to:

• A supportive school environment with a focus on student progress and engagement.




• The opportunity to teach a varied and creative KS3 curriculum.




• Students who can be encouraged to develop their literacy, confidence and performance skills.




• Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and share teaching ideas.




• A chance to make an immediate contribution to students’ learning and development.

Are You the Right Fit?

We are looking for a motivated and adaptable teacher who is passionate about English and Drama and can engage students through creative, well-structured lessons.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an appropriate teaching qualification.




• Strong subject knowledge in English and Drama, or relevant experience teaching both subjects.




• Experience teaching secondary-aged students, ideally at KS3.




• The ability to deliver engaging lessons that develop literacy, communication and creative expression.




• Effective classroom management and strong communication skills.




• The ability to motivate students and adapt teaching to different abilities and learning needs.




• Strong planning, organisation and assessment skills.




• A commitment to high standards of teaching, learning and student achievement.




• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Position: English and Drama Teacher
Location: Windsor, Berkshire
Contract: Full-time
Key Stage: KS3
Start Date: As soon as possible