The Drama Teacher opportunity you’ve been waiting for…

A highly respected Academy school in Poole is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Drama specialist to join its thriving Performing Arts faculty.

Key Details

• Drama Teacher required

• Full-time, permanent position starting as soon as possible

• Successful and ambitious secondary school in Poole

• Teach Drama across Key Stages 3, 4 & 5 (KS3, GCSE, and A-Level)

The School

This is a dynamic, forward-thinking Academy that prides itself on offering a rich and varied curriculum, with the Drama department playing an integral role in school life. The school fosters an inclusive, diverse, and supportive community where both students and staff thrive.

Colleagues frequently praise the Academy for its collaborative culture, strong leadership, and commitment to professional growth. Staff highlight the school’s excellent wellbeing provisions, characterising it as a place where teachers feel valued, supported, and encouraged to innovate—particularly within the thriving Drama provision.

The Drama department plays a vital role in the school’s curriculum, offering enriching opportunities such as school productions, theatre visits, workshops with industry professionals, and performance projects, enabling students to develop confidence, creativity, and a strong connection between dramatic practice and real-world contexts.

Location: Poole, Dorset

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience

Drama Teacher Experience and Qualifications

• Degree in Drama or a closely related subject

• QTS (e.g., PGCE)

• Strong knowledge of the Drama curriculum

• Legal right to work in the UK

• Excellent classroom management, communication, and organisational skills

• A passion for promoting high-quality Drama education across all key stages

Application

If you are an enthusiastic and inspiring Drama Teacher seeking the next step in your career, please submit your CV as soon as possible.