An Outstanding Secondary School in Camden requires a permanent, full-time ECT Teacher of Drama, starting January 2026. This role offers an Early Career Teacher the opportunity to begin their career in a successful Inner London Arts department.

About the School

This school operates with the precision of a small, focused college, yet offers the breadth of a large comprehensive. You'll find a student body deeply invested in both academic and creative pursuits, driving a high-achieving, but not overly pressurized, environment. The leadership team fosters an experimental approach in the Arts, encouraging teachers to take creative risks. The priority here is producing well-rounded, articulate young adults, with a strong focus on staff wellbeing to sustain high performance.

Responsibilities

• The ECT Teacher of Drama will deliver inspiring instruction across Key Stages 3 and 4 (GCSE).
• The teacher is responsible for driving high attainment and encouraging strong performance skills and critical analysis leading up to GCSE.
• They must actively engage with the school's ECT support and mentoring programme.
• The ECT Teacher of Drama is expected to contribute to consistent high academic outcomes and participate proactively in departmental planning.

Requirements

• Holds or is soon to obtain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has the right to work in the UK.
• Holds a Degree or has experience teaching Drama.

Benefits

• Excellent salary paid on the Inner London Teachers' Pay Scale (M/UPS), specifically designed to reward ECT progression.
• Enrolment in a generous pension scheme with substantial employer contributions.
• A dedicated, bespoke ECT induction and mentoring programme.
• Protected budget and time allocated for specialist professional development.
• The school ensures that the wellbeing of the new teacher is a high priority.

Application

Please send your application for this ECT Teacher of Drama position through as soon as possible to Danielle Summerfield.