Music And Drama Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Minehead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is seeking a Music & Drama Teacher for a full-time position in Minehead, starting January 2026. This role involves delivering high-quality lessons, inspiring creativity in students, and leading the curriculum's development. Qualified teachers with strong subject knowledge and a passion for teaching are encouraged to apply. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for leadership development.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay, up to scale

Opportunities for leadership development

Dedicated consultant support

Access to a network of schools

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Music and/or Drama.
• A creative approach to teaching, engaging students of all abilities.
• Ambition to lead a department.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Music and Drama lessons to KS3 and KS4 students.
• Inspire creativity and performance skills.
• Lead in developing curriculum and extracurricular activities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Creativity

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Subject knowledge in Music and Drama

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)

Job description

Overview

Music & Drama Teacher - Full Time (with Leadership Opportunity)

Location: Minehead

Start Date: January 2026

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Music and Drama lessons to KS3 and KS4 students.
• Inspire creativity, performance skills, and a love of the arts.
• Take a leading role in developing curriculum, extracurricular activities, and performances.
• Provide departmental leadership and drive the vision for Music and Drama within the school.

What We're Looking For

• A qualified teacher (QTS/QTLS) with experience teaching Music and/or Drama.
• Strong subject knowledge across both disciplines.
• Experience or ambition to lead a department, with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
• A creative and inspirational approach to teaching, with the ability to engage students of all abilities.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel

• Competitive weekly pay, up to scale.
• Opportunities for leadership development and CPD.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Access to a wide network of schools and long-term career opportunities.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher who is ready to step into leadership and shape the future of Music and Drama at a vibrant secondary school.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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