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Drama Teacher (Sickness Cover)

Job details
Posting date: 10 January 2026
Salary: £40,317 to £46,338 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 05 February 2026
Location: Newham, London
Company: senploy
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 199482

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Summary

Job Title: Drama Teacher
Area: East London
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Temporary sickness cover
Salary: 40,317 - 46,338 GBP per Anum *Paid to scale
Working hours: 8:15am to 4:00pm

About the school: A diverse and supportive secondary setting with high expectations and a strong commitment to student progress and staff development.

About the role: You will deliver Drama across KS3 and KS4, maintain high classroom standards, attend CPD and staff meetings, and contribute to the creative arts provision.

We're looking for a dedicated candidate to:
- Deliver high quality Drama lessons
- Support student progress and engagement
- Uphold behaviour and safeguarding standards
- Participate in CPD and departmental meetings

Requirements -
- QTS
- Strong subject knowledge
- Ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons
- Good classroom management
- Availability to start immediately

The ideal candidate would have:
- Experience teaching Drama in UK secondary schools
- A proactive and collaborative approach
- Commitment to professional development

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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