Teacher of Drama – Independent School – Shrewsbury

A well-regarded independent school in Shrewsbury is seeking an energetic and creative Teacher of Drama to join its established Performing Arts department. The school is known for strong academic standards alongside a rich co-curricular programme with Drama playing a central role in school life.

Productions performance evenings and inter-school festivals are a highlight of the academic year and the department has built a strong reputation for nurturing confident articulate and expressive students.

The Role

This is a full teaching position across KS3KS5 including GCSE and A-Level Drama. The successful candidate will combine practical theatre expertise with academic rigour preparing students thoroughly for both performance and written examination components.

You will:

Teach Drama across KS3 GCSE and A-Level
Direct and produce school performances
Support students in both practical and theoretical aspects of the subject
Contribute to co-curricular theatre clubs and productions
Collaborate with English and Music departments where appropriate

Small class sizes allow for focused rehearsal time and detailed feedback on coursework and performance work.

The Performing Arts Department

The department operates within dedicated performance spaces including a theatre hall and rehearsal studios. Technical support is available for lighting and sound during major productions.

Department strengths include:

Strong GCSE and A-Level results
Regular full-scale productions
High student participation across year groups
Structured coursework moderation and assessment
Collaboration across Creative Arts subjects

There is scope to expand outreach work and further develop theatre partnerships.

The School

Located in Shrewsbury the school blends historic architecture with modern facilities. Students are motivated and highly engaged in co-curricular activities particularly in the Creative Arts.

Pastoral systems are strong and staff are encouraged to contribute to boarding life or extracurricular programmes where appropriate. The school fosters a supportive and professional working culture.

Facilities include:

A dedicated theatre and performance space
Rehearsal rooms and drama studios
Modern classroom technology
Extensive extracurricular and enrichment provision

Who Were Looking For

The successful candidate will:

Hold QTS or equivalent qualification
Demonstrate strong practical theatre experience
Be confident teaching Drama through to A-Level
Show enthusiasm for directing and production leadership
Value collaboration within the Creative Arts

Independent school experience is welcomed but not essential for a dynamic and capable Drama specialist.

Whats On Offer

Competitive independent school salary
Small class sizes
Strong co-curricular emphasis
Access to performance facilities and technical support
A respected Shrewsbury independent school community

This is an exciting opportunity for a Drama specialist to thrive within a prestigious independent school setting where performance and creativity are truly valued.