Drama Teacher

Smile Education are working in partnership with a welcoming and ambitious secondary school in the Stechford area to recruit a passionate and creative Drama Teacher to join their team after Easter. This is a full‑time, long‑term position running until the end of the academic year, with the strong possibility of extension or a permanent opportunity for the right candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive Performing Arts department within a school that values creativity, self‑expression and student engagement. The school has a diverse and vibrant student community, and Drama plays a key role in building confidence, resilience and communication skills across Key Stages 3 and 4.

• Teaching Drama across KS3 and KS4
• Planning and delivering engaging, practical and theory‑based lessons
• Preparing students for performances and assessments
• Contributing to extracurricular activities, productions or clubs (desirable but not essential)
• Maintaining high expectations for behaviour and achievement

• Holds QTS or equivalent teaching qualification (ECTs welcome to apply)
• Has experience teaching Drama in a UK secondary school setting
• Is enthusiastic, creative and able to inspire a love of performance
• Demonstrates strong classroom management skills
• Is committed to making a positive impact on students’ progress and confidence

Unqualified teachers or instructors with strong Drama experience and a background in performing arts are also encouraged to apply.

• Long‑term stability with potential for a permanent role
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative department
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a thriving school community
• Competitive rates of pay

If you are a dynamic Drama Teacher ready for a fresh opportunity after Easter and looking to secure a role through to the summer (and potentially beyond), we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or send your CV to

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.