FT Teacher of Drama

Tradewind Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Drama teacher for a permanent position in a nurturing all-girls Catholic school in Sutton, London. This role offers the chance to inspire students through engaging lessons while contributing to the development of the Drama department. The ideal candidate will possess excellent teaching and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to professional growth and the school's ethos. Join a supportive team dedicated to achieving outstanding student outcomes, and enjoy a friendly working environment in a leafy suburb with easy access to central London.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Recognition and rewards for talent

Management and leadership CPD opportunities

Competitive pay rates

Referral bonuses

Interview support

Lesson planning assistance

Online portal for timesheets

Qualifications

• Hold QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification.
• Possess good or outstanding teaching and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Drama lessons that inspire students.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Drama department.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Management Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

FT Teacher of Drama

Main/Upper Teachers Outer London pay scale. TLRs on offer depending on candidate

Start date: September 2025

Location: London borough of Sutton

Tradewind Recruitment is excited to be working with an outstanding all-girls Catholic school in Sutton, London, to recruit a talented Drama teacher for a permanent position starting September 2025. The ideal candidate will possess excellent teaching, management, and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to upholding the school's Catholic ethos in student learning.

The school seeks an organized and confident Drama teacher who is proactive and capable of managing practicalities effectively. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively to achieve department goals are essential.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering engaging Drama lessons that inspire students
• Contributing to the ongoing development of the Drama department
• Maintaining high standards of behaviour and student attainment

The ideal candidate will:

• Be passionate about Drama and committed to improving teaching and learning outcomes
• Possess good or outstanding teaching, management, and interpersonal skills
• Be dedicated to continuous professional development
• Have excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• Be forward-thinking, inspirational, adaptable to change, and able to work under pressure

What the school offers:

• A strong commitment to your professional development and career progression
• An opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team
• A nurturing environment where talent and dedication are recognized and rewarded
• Management and leadership CPD opportunities

Located on a private estate in a leafy suburb of Sutton, within easy reach of central London, the school provides a friendly working environment. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a thriving school and help achieve outstanding student outcomes. If you are passionate about Drama and committed to excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements:

• Hold QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification
• Enhanced DBS, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable), and professional references
• Full work history included in CV
• Legal right to work in the UK

Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer, dedicated to prioritizing candidates and employees. We offer competitive pay rates (inclusive of holiday pay, with options to accrue), extensive CPD courses, referral bonuses, interview support, lesson planning assistance, and an online portal for timesheets and availability management. Our goal is to support your career development and job satisfaction.

We specialize in connecting teachers and support staff with their ideal roles across primary, secondary, and SEN schools through our 12 UK offices.

We are REC Audited Education gold standard and committed to safeguarding and equal opportunities.