Part-Time Drama Teacher

PK Education Limited; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

PK Education are recruiting a qualified Drama Teacher to join a well-established secondary school in Chesterfield, starting January 2027. The role is part-time, three days a week (Mon, Wed, Fri) until Easter, teaching KS3 and KS4 with a mix of practical and theoretical Drama.

You will deliver engaging lessons, develop acting and performance skills, manage classes effectively and contribute to a creative Performing Arts culture in a supportive secondary school environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Drama teacher with UK secondary school experience.
• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 across practical and theoretical Drama.
• Strong classroom management and student engagement skills.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to undergo check.

Responsibilities

• Teaching Drama across KS3 and KS4.
• Delivering engaging practical and theory-based Drama lessons.
• Developing students' acting, improvisation and performance skills.
• Planning, marking and assessing student progress.
• Maintaining positive classroom behaviour and an inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborating with Performing Arts department.

Skills

Drama teaching

Classroom management

Engaging delivery

Education

QTS or equivalent

Enhanced DBS Check

Job description

Drama Teacher – Chesterfield

Location: Chesterfield

Start Date: January 2027

Contract: Part-time, Temporary

Working Days: Monday, Wednesday & Friday

Duration: Initially Until Easter

Salary: Competitive Daily Rates

Job Description

PK Education are recruiting for a qualified and enthusiastic Drama Teacher to join a well-established secondary school in Chesterfield, starting in January 2027.

This is a part‑time teaching position covering KS3 and KS4, working three days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The assignment is initially expected to continue until Easter.

The school offers a broad and engaging curriculum, encouraging students to develop their creativity, confidence and communication skills through practical learning.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Drama specialist who enjoys bringing lessons to life, encouraging self‑expression and helping young people develop their performance skills.

The Role

• Teaching Drama across KS3 and KS4
• Working Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
• Starting January 2027, initially until Easter
• Delivering engaging practical and theory-based Drama lessons
• Developing students' acting, improvisation and performance skills
• Supporting students with script work, character development and group performances
• Planning, marking and assessing student progress
• Maintaining positive classroom behaviour and an inclusive learning environment
• Working collaboratively with the Performing Arts department

The Ideal Candidate

• Hold QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Have experience teaching Drama within a UK secondary school
• Confident delivering lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Strong knowledge of acting techniques, performance and Drama education
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• Creative, enthusiastic and passionate about Performing Arts
• Available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from January
• Hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS Check

Why Is This a Great Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity to work within an established Chesterfield secondary school that values creative education and encourages students to develop confidence through the Performing Arts.

Drama provides students with opportunities to develop communication, teamwork and problem‑solving skills while exploring performance, storytelling and creative expression.

With a consistent three-day timetable from January until Easter initially, this role is ideal for a teacher seeking a regular part-time position with a better work‑life balance.

Why Choose PK Education?

Established local teaching agency since 2005

Excellent competitive daily rates

Consistent part-time timetable

Opportunities across Chesterfield and South Yorkshire

Dedicated support from an experienced local consultant

Access to short-term and long-term teaching opportunities