Looking for a Drama ECT in Slough September 2026

An Outstanding secondary school in Slough is looking to appoint a Drama ECT from September 2026 to join its creative high-achieving and supportive Performing Arts department. This would be on a full-time and permanent basis.

This is a school where Drama is highly valued both as an academic subject and as a creative discipline that helps students build confidence communication skills creativity and self-expression. The department is well-resourced collaborative and ambitious with students who are enthusiastic respectful and eager to participate.

The school is looking for a Drama ECT who can bring enthusiasm strong subject knowledge and a genuine passion for performance and theatre into the classroom. You will be joining a team committed to delivering engaging lessons and helping students develop confidence creativity collaboration and performance skills.

The Role

You will teach Drama across KS3 and KS4 with opportunities to contribute to KS5 for the right candidate. Lessons should be engaging inclusive and challenging encouraging students to explore performance devising script work and theatre practitioners while developing both practical and theoretical understanding.

The department has a strong culture of collaboration with teachers regularly sharing ideas resources and best practice. There will also be opportunities to contribute to extracurricular activities such as school productions drama clubs performances workshops competitions and enrichment projects.

Students are well-behaved motivated and respond positively to teachers who are supportive energetic and passionate about Drama and the performing arts.

The Ideal Candidate

The school would love to hear from candidates who:

• Hold QTS and a relevant Drama or Performing Arts degree

• Can teach Drama across KS3 and KS4

• Are passionate about inspiring young people through Drama and performance

• Can create engaging and inclusive lessons for students of all abilities

• Build strong relationships with students and colleagues

• Bring energy creativity and fresh ideas to the department

• Are eager to develop professionally as part of a supportive ECT programme

Whether you are completing your teacher training or are an ambitious ECT looking for outstanding support and development the school would be excited to hear from you.

What the School Offers

• Outstanding ECT support and mentoring

• Excellent professional development opportunities

• Modern classrooms rehearsal spaces and excellent resources

• Engaged and respectful students

• A welcoming and collaborative Performing Arts department

• Clear progression opportunities within the school

• Strong focus on staff wellbeing

• Free on-site parking and excellent facilities

How to Apply

If you are a Drama ECT looking for a school in Slough where you will be supported challenged and valued as part of a successful team we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV as soon as possible to be considered for this opportunity.