Drama Teacher - Kingston upon Thames 🎭

Inspire Performance: Dynamic Drama Teacher Role in Kingston!

We are seeking an inspirational and dynamic Drama Teacher to join a supportive secondary school in the highly desirable borough of Kingston upon Thames. This is a superb opportunity for a creative educator to foster student talent and contribute significantly to a vibrant performing arts culture.

About the School: Creativity and Community

Our client is a well-regarded school committed to the holistic development of every student. The Arts faculty is a central part of the school's identity, boasting excellent facilities including a dedicated performance space. The Drama department encourages creativity, teamwork, and confidence, with high participation rates in both academic courses and a busy extracurricular programme.

Key Responsibilities & Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a creative and dedicated specialist with a degree in Drama or Theatre Studies, holding QTS, and having proven experience teaching across the secondary age range.

In this full-time role, you will:

• Instruction & Attainment: Deliver high-quality, practical, and theoretical Drama lessons to students from Key Stage 3 (KS3) up to GCSE (KS4), with the ability to teach A-Level being highly advantageous.
• Curriculum & Pedagogy: Design and implement a stimulating curriculum that covers devising, scripted work, and theatrical history, encouraging critical and analytical skills.
• Performance Direction: Lead and contribute to school productions and performance showcases, managing rehearsals and nurturing student talent.
• Skill Development: Mentor students and provide constructive feedback to help them develop strong performance techniques, stage presence, and textual analysis skills.
• Collaboration: Actively contribute to the wider Arts faculty, promoting the value of creative subjects across the school.

Remuneration & Next Steps

This role offers a competitive salary package reflective of the Outer London pay scale and the chance to work in an attractive and well-connected borough.

Salary and Application:

• Salary: Paid to the MPS/UPS scale (Outer London pay scale), commensurate with your experience and qualifications.
• Action: If you are a talented Drama Teacher ready for a rewarding role in Kingston, please apply through our recruitment platform or contact our specialist team directly for further details. We encourage prompt applications!