Music & Drama Teacher

Connex - Bristol; 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

Music & Drama Teacher – Full Time
Location: Swindon and surrounding areas
Salary: £170–£300 per day, depending on experience and the role | Weekly PAYE Pay
Start Date: January 2027
Working Pattern: Full Time

About the Role

Are you passionate about Music and Drama and love inspiring young people to express themselves, build confidence, and develop their creative talents? Connex Education is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Music & Drama Teacher to work in a secondary school in Swindon, starting in January 2027. This is an exciting full-time opportunity for a creative and engaging teacher looking to make a real difference in the classroom. Whether you’re an experienced qualified teacher, an Early Career Teacher (ECT), a trainee teacher nearing completion of your training, or an unqualified teacher with strong subject knowledge and relevant classroom experience, we’d love to hear from you. Teaching Music and Drama across KS3 and KS4, you’ll inspire students through practical, engaging, and interactive lessons. You’ll encourage creativity, performance, collaboration, and self-expression, helping students develop their skills and confidence both inside and outside the classroom.

Key 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 school safeguarding procedures.

Why Join Connex Education?

• Competitive daily rates of pay from £170–£300 per day, based on previous experience and the role.
• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies.
• Free access to our Classroom Teacher Toolkit, including over 70 professional development courses.
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training to support you in today’s classroom.
• Full-time teaching opportunity starting in January 2027.
• Dedicated support with CVs, applications, interview preparation, and ongoing career development.

Person Specification

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is preferred, but we also welcome applications from:
• Unqualified teachers with strong secondary Music and/or Drama teaching experience.
• Trainee teachers due to achieve QTS.
• Graduates with a degree in Music, Drama, Performing Arts, Theatre Studies, or a related subject who have relevant classroom or teaching experience and are looking to develop their teaching career.
• A genuine passion for Music, Drama, and helping young people achieve their full potential.
• Strong subject knowledge and the ability to deliver engaging practical and theory-based lessons.
• Confidence in leading creative activities, performances, and group work.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, inclusion, and diversity in education.

Ready to Get Started?

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values cultural and religious diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. All applicants are assessed solely on merit.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.