Secondary Drama Teacher

Key Information

• Role:
Teacher of Drama

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Contract:

Long-term cover

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Start Date:

23rd February 2026

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Hours:

Full time

• Key Stages: KS3 and KS3–4

The Role – Day-to-Day Duties
As Teacher of Drama, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and structured lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 3–4. Duties will include:

• Planning and delivering high-quality Drama lessons in line with the curriculum

• Teaching mixed-ability classes across KS3 and KS3–4

• Assessing, monitoring, and recording student progress

• Managing classroom behaviour effectively to create a positive learning environment

• Contributing to the wider life of the department during the cover period

• Following school policies and procedures at all times

Person Specification

• Qualified Teacher of Drama with QTS or equivalent

• Proven experience teaching Drama at secondary level

• Strong subject knowledge and confident delivery across KS3 and KS3–4

• Good classroom and behaviour management skills

• Ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons independently

• This role is not suitable for ECTs (NQTs)

Why Apply?

• Clear, defined long-term cover period

• Full-time teaching timetable

• Opportunity to step into an established department as Teacher of Drama

• Ideal for an experienced practitioner seeking short-term stability and impact