Position: Drama Teacher
Location: Cambridge
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3–KS5

Drama Teacher Role in a Prestigious Independent School

A prestigious Independent School in Cambridge is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspiring Drama Teacher to join its thriving Performing Arts department from September. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a creative and academically ambitious school that celebrates performance, confidence, and artistic expression.

The school provides an exceptional environment where students are encouraged to develop their creativity, communication skills, and passion for the performing arts. Staff benefit from excellent facilities, a supportive leadership team, and a collaborative culture that values innovation and professional development.

About the Role

The successful candidate will teach Drama across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5, delivering engaging practical and theoretical lessons that develop students’ performance skills, confidence, and creativity.

Students explore a range of theatrical styles, practitioners, performance techniques, and dramatic texts. You will prepare students for GCSE and A-Level Drama examinations while encouraging collaboration, imagination, and a deeper understanding of theatre.

You will also contribute to the wider life of the department through school productions, theatre visits, drama clubs, workshops, and enrichment activities that allow students to showcase their talents.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Drama across KS3, KS4, and KS5

• Deliver engaging practical and theory-based lessons

• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level Drama examinations

• Develop students’ performance, creativity, and confidence

• Assess progress and provide high-quality feedback

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Support productions, workshops, and extracurricular activities

• Inspire a passion for theatre and the performing arts

The School Environment

This Prestigious Independent School in Cambridge offers a stimulating and supportive environment where students are encouraged to excel across both academic and creative disciplines. The school has a strong reputation for excellence and provides outstanding opportunities for students to explore their talents.

The Performing Arts department is a dedicated team of creative specialists who are passionate about delivering inspiring experiences for students. Staff benefit from excellent performance spaces, outstanding resources, supportive leadership, and opportunities for career progression.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Drama at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently

• Strong subject knowledge in Drama and Performing Arts

• Excellent classroom management and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching A-Level Drama

• Experience directing school productions

• Knowledge of a range of theatrical practitioners and performance styles

• A proven track record of delivering excellent student outcomes

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Drama Teacher role at a Prestigious Independent School in Cambridge, please submit your CV as soon as possible.