Teacher Of Drama | Creative Secondary School | Birmingham

Marchant Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayman Education in Birmingham is seeking a passionate Teacher of Drama to join a creative secondary school. You will inspire students through performance, develop confidence and explore drama as both a practical and academic subject.

Teach Drama across KS3 and KS4, with KS5 teaching where required. Plan practical workshops, deliver theory-based lessons, and prepare students for examinations. Contribute to school productions and extracurricular opportunities.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching Drama in a secondary school.
• Deliver engaging practical lessons and develop performance skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach Drama across KS3 and KS4, with KS5 teaching where required.
• Plan practical workshops and theory-based lessons.
• Support students in developing performance, devising and evaluation skills.
• Prepare students for relevant assessments and examinations.
• Contribute to school productions, performances and extracurricular opportunities.

Skills

Drama teaching

Classroom communication

Student engagement

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Position: Teacher of Drama
Start Date: January 2027
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary/Hours: MPS/UPS | Full-time

Wayman Education is seeking a passionate Teacher of Drama for a creative secondary school in Birmingham. This opportunity would suit a teacher who can inspire students through performance, develop their confidence and encourage them to explore drama as both a practical and academic subject.

The School

The school values creativity, student participation and personal development alongside academic achievement. It aims to provide students with opportunities to express themselves, work collaboratively and develop skills that extend beyond the classroom.

The Role

Teach Drama across KS3 and KS4, with KS5 teaching where required.

Plan practical workshops and theory-based lessons.

Support students in developing performance, devising and evaluation skills.

Prepare students for relevant assessments and examinations.

Contribute to school productions, performances and extracurricular opportunities.

The Ideal Candidate

Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

Has experience teaching Drama in a secondary school.

Can deliver engaging practical lessons and develop performance skills.

Demonstrates effective classroom management and strong communication.

Is enthusiastic about creative education and student participation.

MPS/UPS, depending on experience.