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TEACHER OF SPEECH & DRAMA (LAMDA)

Job details
Posting date: 12 December 2025
Salary: £30,000 to £44,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 19 December 2025
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1LY
Company: Randstad Education
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: PR-1473977_1765556139

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Summary

Full-Time Cover Opportunity: Teacher of Speech & Drama (LAMDA)

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Teacher of Speech & Drama (LAMDA) to join a dynamic and creative Performing Arts Department at an independent day and boarding school for girls aged 3 to 18. The school is known for its friendly, nurturing, and ambitious community, fostering a close-knit, joyful, and purposeful environment.

This full-time cover position is vital in enriching the department's vision by inspiring enthusiasm for Drama, developing student's performance skills, and cultivating a genuine love of theatre.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver engaging LAMDA lessons across a range of grades (2-8) and disciplines (e.g., Acting, Verse & Prose, Public Speaking).

  • Teach students predominantly in pairs (2:1 ratio) for 30-minute weekly sessions, following the LAMDA syllabus.

  • Prepare and support students for on-site LAMDA examinations, managing all examination entries and liaising with the exams board.

  • Maintain regular communication with parents regarding progress and outcomes.

  • Contribute to the wider life of the Performing Arts Department, including showcases, events, and extracurricular activities.

What We Are Looking For (Person Specification Summary)

  • Qualifications: Relevant Drama or Performing Arts qualification (Undergraduate, LGSM, or equivalent). PGCE, QTS, or equivalent is desirable.
  • Experience: Experience teaching the LAMDA syllabus across a variety of disciplines up to Grade 8. Experience managing exam entries is desirable.
  • Qualities: Commitment to academic excellence, excellent organisational skills, high professional integrity, and the ability to build a good rapport with students, colleagues, and parents.

The Benefits of Working Here

We believe our staff are our greatest asset and invest heavily in them. Benefits include:

  • A defined contribution workplace pension scheme with an employer contribution level up to 22%.

  • BUPA cash plan.

  • 33% discount on school fees (pro rata).

  • Free lunches and refreshments.

  • Access to bespoke Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.

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If you are an inspiring Speech & Drama teacher ready to join a warm and welcoming environment, we encourage you to apply. We review applications upon receipt and reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

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