Drama Teacher | Secondary School | Ipswich

Position: Drama Teacher
Location: Ipswich
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3KS4 (KS5 available depending on experience)

Drama Teaching Role in a Creative Arts Department

A secondary school in Ipswich is seeking to appoint a Drama Teacher to join its Creative Arts department from September. This is a full-time role within a school that values performing arts as part of a balanced curriculum.

Drama is a well-established subject within the school with opportunities for both classroom-based learning and performance work throughout the academic year.

About the Role

You will teach Drama across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 delivering lessons that focus on performance script work improvisation and theatre techniques. Students will develop confidence communication skills and creative expression through practical activities.

You will support students preparing for GCSE Drama helping them develop both performance and written coursework components.

Depending on experience there may be opportunities to contribute to Key Stage 5 teaching.

The role may include involvement in school productions rehearsals and extracurricular drama activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Drama lessons across KS3 and KS4

• Teach performance skills script analysis and theatre techniques

• Support students preparing for GCSE Drama

• Organise and support rehearsals and school productions

• Assess student work and provide structured feedback

• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records

• Contribute to departmental planning and activities

• Promote positive behaviour and engagement in lessons

The School Environment

This secondary school in Ipswich provides a structured and supportive environment where creative subjects are encouraged alongside academic study. The Creative Arts department includes dedicated spaces for performance and rehearsal.

Staff collaborate to support consistent teaching practices and students benefit from opportunities to participate in performances and school productions.

Leadership supports staff development and values the contribution of the arts within the curriculum.

Candidate Requirements

The school is seeking a teacher who can deliver engaging Drama lessons and support students in both practical and theoretical aspects of the subject.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Drama at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 Drama

• Confidence leading practical activities and performances

• Strong classroom management skills

• Good organisational and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching GCSE or A-Level Drama

• Experience directing school productions

• Ability to contribute to extracurricular activities

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Drama Teacher role in Ipswich starting in September please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.