Music & Drama Teacher — Immediate Start, Long-Term Role

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. Daventry-based secondary school is seeking a Music & Drama Teacher to start ASAP. This full-time long-term post offers potential to become permanent and pays MPS/UPS depending on experience.

You will deliver engaging lessons across KS3/KS4, covering performance, composition, musical theory, drama, acting, devising, and analysis. You will also support extracurriculars and develop student confidence and creativity.

Qualifications

• Hold QTS, QTLS, or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Have strong subject knowledge across Music, Drama, or Performing Arts
• Are confident delivering both practical and theoretical lessons
• Can inspire students through engaging, creative, and performance-based teaching
• Have strong classroom management skills and maintain high expectations
• Are enthusiastic about contributing to extracurricular activities and school productions
• Have a genuine passion for the performing arts and helping young people develop their confidence
• Work well as part of a collaborative and supportive department
• Are committed to supporting students of all abilities and backgrounds
• Are looking for a long-term position with the potential to secure a permanent role

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and well-planned Music and Drama lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Teach a varied curriculum covering performance, composition, musical theory, drama, acting, devising, and analysis
• Inspire students to explore different musical styles, genres, theatrical techniques, and performance traditions
• Develop students’ confidence, creativity, communication, and performance skills
• Prepare students effectively for GCSE Music and/or Drama
• Encourage participation in choirs, bands, ensembles, productions, concerts, and extracurricular clubs
• Use practical, creative, and collaborative teaching approaches to engage students of all abilities
• Contribute to school productions, performances, concerts, and wider arts events
• Create an inclusive classroom environment where students feel confident expressing themselves
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to further develop the school’s performing arts provision
• Build positive relationships with students and support them to achieve their full potential

Skills

QTS / QTLS

Music & Drama knowledge

Classroom management

Creative teaching

Collaborative teamwork

Education

QTS / QTLS or equivalent

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. Daventry-based secondary school is seeking a Music & Drama Teacher to start ASAP. This full-time long-term post offers potential to become permanent and pays MPS/UPS depending on experience.

You will deliver engaging lessons across KS3/KS4, covering performance, composition, musical theory, drama, acting, devising, and analysis. You will also support extracurriculars and develop student confidence and creativity.