Drama Teacher
| Posting date: | 24 May 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 June 2025 |
| Location: | London, N4 1SY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 08cac7dd-e47e-4c0d-b192-4af1eb79f03c |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Key Skills and Experience
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching qualification, with specialism in Drama or Performing Arts.
• Strong Subject Knowledge Deep understanding of drama techniques, performance theory, devising and scripted work. Experience with curriculum planning and assessment in line with national standards.
• Creative Lesson Planning Ability to design engaging, inclusive, and imaginative lessons that promote participation, expression, and skill development.
• Classroom Management Skills Capable of managing behaviour positively and creating a safe, respectful environment for performance and collaboration.
• Experience of Extra-Curricular Activities Involvement in school productions, drama clubs, or enrichment activities is highly desirable.
• Assessment and Feedback Skilled in assessing practical and theoretical work, providing constructive feedback and tracking progress.
• Collaborative Approach Willingness to work with colleagues across departments (e.g. English, Music) and contribute to the wider school community.
Personal Qualities
• Creativity and Imagination Able to inspire a love for the performing arts and motivate pupils to express themselves.
• Excellent Communication Skills Clear, confident communicator with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Enthusiasm and Energy A lively and engaging presence in the classroom and during rehearsals or performances.
• Adaptability Able to tailor teaching approaches to suit different ages, abilities and learning styles.
• Empathy and Patience Supportive and encouraging, particularly for pupils who may lack confidence or experience in performance.
• Commitment to Inclusion Passion for ensuring all pupils, regardless of background or ability, have access to high-quality arts education.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• experienced mentors and coaching;
• high quality professional development;
• support with mental health and wellbeing;
• inclusive school communities;
• vibrant learning environments.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Key Skills and Experience
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching qualification, with specialism in Drama or Performing Arts.
• Strong Subject Knowledge Deep understanding of drama techniques, performance theory, devising and scripted work. Experience with curriculum planning and assessment in line with national standards.
• Creative Lesson Planning Ability to design engaging, inclusive, and imaginative lessons that promote participation, expression, and skill development.
• Classroom Management Skills Capable of managing behaviour positively and creating a safe, respectful environment for performance and collaboration.
• Experience of Extra-Curricular Activities Involvement in school productions, drama clubs, or enrichment activities is highly desirable.
• Assessment and Feedback Skilled in assessing practical and theoretical work, providing constructive feedback and tracking progress.
• Collaborative Approach Willingness to work with colleagues across departments (e.g. English, Music) and contribute to the wider school community.
Personal Qualities
• Creativity and Imagination Able to inspire a love for the performing arts and motivate pupils to express themselves.
• Excellent Communication Skills Clear, confident communicator with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Enthusiasm and Energy A lively and engaging presence in the classroom and during rehearsals or performances.
• Adaptability Able to tailor teaching approaches to suit different ages, abilities and learning styles.
• Empathy and Patience Supportive and encouraging, particularly for pupils who may lack confidence or experience in performance.
• Commitment to Inclusion Passion for ensuring all pupils, regardless of background or ability, have access to high-quality arts education.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• experienced mentors and coaching;
• high quality professional development;
• support with mental health and wellbeing;
• inclusive school communities;
• vibrant learning environments.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.