Teacher Of Drama | Creative Secondary School | Derby

Marchant Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayman Education in Derby, Derbyshire is seeking a creative Teacher of Drama to join a secondary school from January 2027. The role focuses on delivering engaging Drama lessons to KS3 and KS4, helping pupils build confidence and performance skills.

The ideal candidate holds QTS with a Drama or Performing Arts teaching qualification, has experience teaching Drama in a school, can organise practical activities safely, and will bring enthusiasm, strong communication, and a collaborative approach to

Qualifications

• Holds QTS and a Drama or Performing Arts teaching qualification.
• Experience delivering Drama lessons in a school or comparable setting.
• Can organise practical activities while maintaining safe, positive behaviour.
• Is confident supporting pupils with different levels of experience.
• Brings creativity, enthusiasm and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver practical and theoretical Drama lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Teach performance techniques, character development, improvisation and script work.
• Support pupils in developing confidence, teamwork and critical evaluation.
• Prepare pupils for relevant assessments and examinations where applicable.
• Contribute to performances, productions or extracurricular activities where required.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Enthusiasm

Education

QTS

Drama/Performing Arts teaching qualification

Job description

Position: Teacher of Drama
Location: Derby, Derbyshire
Start Date: January 2027
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Salary/Hours: MPS/UPS, dependent on experience | Full-time

Wayman Education is looking for a creative Teacher of Drama to join a secondary school in Derby. This opportunity would suit a teacher who can build pupils' confidence, develop performance skills and make practical learning accessible to a range of abilities.

The School

The school recognises the value of creative subjects in developing communication, collaboration and self-expression.

The Role

Plan and deliver practical and theoretical Drama lessons across KS3 and KS4.

Teach performance techniques, character development, improvisation and script work.

Support pupils in developing confidence, teamwork and critical evaluation.

Prepare pupils for relevant assessments and examinations where applicable.

Contribute to performances, productions or extracurricular activities where required.

The Ideal Candidate

Holds QTS and a relevant Drama or Performing Arts teaching qualification.

Has experience delivering Drama lessons in a school or comparable educational setting.

Can organise practical activities while maintaining safe, positive behaviour.

Is confident supporting pupils with different levels of experience.

Brings creativity, enthusiasm and strong communication skills.

MPS/UPS, dependent on experience and the school's pay arrangements.