The Drama Teacher opportunity youve been waiting for
A prestigious independent school in Essex is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Drama Teacher to join its thriving and well-resourced Performing Arts department.
Job Overview
Our client is looking to appoint a Drama Teacher to start as soon as possible / April 2026. This vibrant and academically ambitious independent school is renowned for its high standards of teaching small class sizes and strong emphasis on creativity enrichment and pupil development.
The successful Drama Teacher will deliver engaging and imaginative lessons across KS3 to KS5 inspiring confidence creativity and performance skills while fostering a genuine love of Drama and theatre.
The School
This is a forward-thinking independent school that prides itself on offering a broad and balanced curriculum with Performing Arts playing a central and highly valued role in school life.
The school fosters an inclusive and nurturing environment where staff are supported to innovate and develop their practice. Colleagues praise the collaborative culture excellent facilities and strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development.
Students benefit from productions theatre visits workshops and a rich co-curricular programme that places Drama at the heart of the schools creative provision.
Location: Essex
Start Date: As soon as possible / April 2026
Salary: Competitive dependent on experience (independent school scale)
Drama Teacher Experience and Qualifications
Degree in Drama or a closely related subject
QTS or equivalent
Strong subject knowledge across the Drama curriculum
Legal right to work in the UK
Excellent classroom management communication and organisational skills
Passion for delivering high-quality Drama education across all key stages
Application
If you are an enthusiastic and inspiring Drama Teacher seeking a role within an independent school please submit your CV as soon as possible.
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