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Drama Teacher
Job description
A dynamic and supportive secondary school is seeking an inspiring Drama Teacher to join the Performing Arts department. This is an exciting opportunity to foster creativity, confidence, and communication skills in students through engaging drama education. Beginning September 2025.
Duties as a Drama Teacher:
Teach Drama across Key Stages 3 and 4
Plan and deliver stimulating lessons that develop students’ practical and theoretical drama skills
Encourage creativity, teamwork, and self-expression through performance and drama activities
Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback
Organise and support school productions, performances, and drama-related events
Develop and maintain high-quality teaching resources
Promote drama as a key subject contributing to student confidence and wellbeing
Support and inspire students preparing for GCSE and other drama qualifications
Contribute to departmental planning and enrichment activities
Ideal Drama Teacher:
Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or is working towards it
Has a degree or equivalent qualification in Drama, Theatre Studies or a related subject
Demonstrates passion and enthusiasm for drama education
Has experience teaching Drama at Key Stage 3 and 4 (Key Stage 5 experience is a plus)
Can motivate and engage students of varying abilities
Has strong communication and organisational skills as a Drama Teacher.
Works well collaboratively and contributes to school life beyond the classroom
Why Step Teachers?
With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.
Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.
Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.
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