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Chelmsford, Essex

Drama Teacher – Independent School – Chelmsford

Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Start Date: January 2026
Salary: Highly competitive and dependent on experience

Looking for an independent school with a thriving Drama and Performing Arts department in Chelmsford?

A highly respected independent school has a rare opportunity for a Drama Teacher to join its flagship Performing Arts department.

Job Overview

The school is seeking a passionate Drama Teacher to deliver KS3–KS5 Drama and Theatre Studies, and to contribute to a rich programme of:
• school productions
• LAMDA qualifications
• performance enrichment

Drama is one of the school’s strongest subjects and benefits from outstanding facilities and student engagement.

The School

This independent school educates approximately 480 pupils aged 11–18 and is known for its exceptional creative arts provision, academic excellence and outstanding pastoral care.

The Performing Arts department is equipped with:
• a purpose-built theatre
• rehearsal studios
• lighting rigs and technical facilities

Sixth Form leavers progress on to leading universities and specialist drama schools. Staff enjoy a highly supportive professional culture.

Benefits Typically Include

• Free term-time lunches
• Funded CPD and professional development
• Outstanding creative facilities
• Strong staff wellbeing provision
• Exceptional extracurricular opportunities

Drama Teacher – Experience and Qualifications

• Degree in Drama or related discipline
• Recognised teaching qualification with QTS
• Experience teaching KS3–KS5 preferred
• Passion for performance and creative education
• Legal right to work in the UK

Application

If you are a passionate Drama Teacher seeking a flagship Performing Arts role in Chelmsford, please submit your CV at your earliest convenience.

Locations
Chelmsford, Essex

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Drama Teacher – Independent School – Chelmsford

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