Teacher Of Drama & Expressive Arts Opportunity – Vibrant Secondary Academy In Exeter

Marchant Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

January start

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an inspiring Teacher of Drama for a vibrant Exeter academy. The post is full-time and permanent, starting in January, within the Expressive Arts faculty.

You will teach drama across KS3-5, direct school productions, and lead extra-curricular theatre activities while supporting student wellbeing and pastoral duties in a dynamic school environment.

Qualifications

• QTS or recognised UK teaching credentials (PGCE/SCITT).
• Proven track record or clear potential delivering GCSE/A-Level Drama results.
• Practical expertise in directing, scriptwork, and technical production management.
• Active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Teach practical and theoretical Drama across KS3/KS4/KS5.
• Direct or assist with school productions and performances.
• Guide pupils through script analysis, logs, and exam prep.
• Organise theatre visits and workshops with practitioners.

Skills

QTS / PGCE / SCITT

Delivery of GCSE/A-Level Drama

Directing & scriptwork

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Education

Honors degree in Drama / Theatre Studies / Performing Arts

Job description

A creative, vibrant secondary academy in Exeter, Devon, is seeking an inspiring Teacher of Drama to join its Expressive Arts faculty on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.

Job Overview

Drama plays a vital role in this school's curriculum, house competitions, and extra-curricular performance schedule. The successful applicant will deliver engaging practical and theoretical Drama lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE Drama), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Drama & Theatre Studies).

Working alongside the Expressive Arts team, you will direct school productions, guide pupils through script analysis and devizing, and run extra-curricular theater clubs. This is a full-time, permanent contract starting in January.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach engaging practical and theoretical Drama lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5

• Direct or assist with major annual school productions, showcases, and inter-house performing arts competitions

• Guide GCSE and A-Level pupils through devized performance logs, script evaluation, and written exam preparation

• Organize theater visits, workshops with professional practitioners, and technical stage lighting/sound training

• Assess, track, and report on student progress across practical moderation recordings and written portfolios

• Fulfill pastoral duties as a Form Tutor, supporting student wellbeing and personal development

Role Overview & Specifications

• Start Date: January

• Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract

• Location: Exeter, Devon

• Salary / Pay Rate: MPS / UPS equivalent

• Key Curriculum: Eduqas / AQA Drama

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized UK teaching credentials (PGCE / SCITT)

• Honors degree in Drama, Theatre Studies, Performing Arts, or a closely related discipline

• Proven track record (or clear potential during training) for delivering strong GCSE/A-Level Drama results

• Practical expertise in directing, scriptwork, and technical production management

• An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)