Drama Teacher

• Location: Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire

• Start Date: September 2026

• Contract: Full-time, Permanent

• Salary: MPS / UPS (Dependent on experience)

Wayman Education is seeking a creative and passionate Drama Teacher to join a vibrant and expressive performing arts faculty at an exceptional secondary school in Sawbridgeworth. This full-time, permanent position is scheduled to start in September 2026 and is open to both experienced teachers and enthusiastic Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

The school is well-regarded for its strong academic foundation, inclusive ethos, and dedicated support for the arts. The drama department is a collaborative, highly imaginative space equipped with excellent performance studio facilities, aiming to build students' confidence, public speaking, and theatrical skills across all ability levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality, engaging Drama lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (with potential opportunities to support Key Stage 5 / A-Level cohorts).

• Nurture students' artistic talents by exploring a diverse range of theatrical styles, practitioners, and dramatic texts.

• Assess, track, and report on student progress and practical attainment in line with GCSE exam board specifications and school assessment policies.

• Maintain an inspiring, collaborative, and structured classroom environment that encourages creative risk-taking and mutual respect.

• Contribute to the wider life of the school by supporting school productions, extracurricular drama clubs, and theater visits.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Must hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or QTLS, alongside a degree in Drama, Theatre Studies, Performing Arts, or a closely related discipline.

• Experience: A proven track record of teaching drama within a UK secondary school setting (including successful ITT/PGCE placements).

• Skills: Exceptional subject knowledge, confident classroom management techniques, and a strong ability to direct and inspire young performers.

• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

About Wayman Education: We are a premier education recruitment agency dedicated to matching outstanding teachers with exceptional schools across the UK. We offer a transparent, highly supportive onboarding process designed to help you secure your ideal career move.

To Apply

If you are a dedicated Drama specialist looking to secure a permanent role for September 2026 in Sawbridgeworth, please submit your CV today through the application link.