Drama Teacher - Secondary School - Surrey (September Start)

Are you a creative, enthusiastic and committed Drama Teacher who wants to inspire young people through performance, theatre and practical learning? A well-established Secondary School in Surrey is looking for a passionate Drama Teacher to join its performing arts provision on a full-time, permanent basis from September.

• Drama Teacher Role

• Teaching Drama across KS3 and KS4, with GCSE Drama

• Surrey

• MPS1 – UPS3 Salary

• Full-time, Permanent Drama Teacher

• September Start

This is an exciting opportunity for a Drama specialist who enjoys creating engaging practical lessons while also developing students' theoretical understanding of performance and theatre.

You will teach Drama across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, supporting students as they develop confidence in performance, characterisation, communication, creativity and critical analysis. The successful candidate should be able to deliver a varied curriculum that includes practical performance alongside written and theoretical work.

You will be joining a school where creative subjects are valued and students are encouraged to express themselves, take creative risks and work collaboratively.

The role would suit a teacher who can create an energetic classroom atmosphere while maintaining strong routines and expectations.

Drama Teacher - School Information

This is a well-established Secondary School in Surrey with a strong commitment to academic achievement, personal development and extracurricular opportunities.

The school aims to provide students with a broad education that allows them to discover their strengths and develop confidence beyond traditional academic subjects.

Drama contributes significantly to this wider vision. Students are encouraged to develop communication skills, resilience, creativity and the ability to work effectively with others.

The school has a supportive staff culture, with colleagues working collaboratively and sharing good practice.

The successful Drama Teacher will become part of a wider creative team and will have opportunities to contribute to productions, performances and enrichment activities.

Students are encouraged to participate actively and take ownership of their creative work.

Drama Teacher - The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging Drama lessons

• Teaching Drama across KS3 and KS4

• Preparing students for GCSE Drama

• Developing students' performance skills

• Teaching acting and characterisation techniques

• Developing students' understanding of theatrical conventions

• Exploring a range of dramatic styles and practitioners

• Developing students' confidence and communication skills

• Supporting practical performance work

• Teaching written and analytical components

• Preparing students for examinations

• Assessing practical and written work

• Providing constructive feedback

• Tracking student progress

• Differentiating lessons appropriately

• Maintaining high expectations of behaviour

• Creating a safe and inclusive performance environment

• Supporting school productions

• Organising rehearsals where required

• Contributing to extracurricular Drama activities

• Working with other creative arts colleagues

• Participating in parents' evenings

• Contributing to wider school events

You will need to be confident managing practical activities and ensuring that students remain focused while working creatively.

Drama Teacher - Performing Arts Department

The Drama curriculum provides students with opportunities to explore performance from a range of perspectives.

At KS3, students will develop core skills including improvisation, physical theatre, characterisation, voice, movement and ensemble performance.

Students will also be introduced to different theatrical styles and practitioners, allowing them to understand how theatre has developed and how different approaches influence performance.

At KS4, students will work towards GCSE Drama and develop their practical performance skills alongside their understanding of theatre and written analysis.

The successful candidate should be comfortable moving between practical workshops and more structured classroom-based lessons.

Drama Teacher - Teaching and Learning

The school is looking for someone who can create an environment where students feel confident contributing ideas and performing in front of others.

You should be able to encourage creativity while providing enough structure for students to understand exactly what they are expected to achieve.

Drama lessons should develop more than performance ability. Students should also develop confidence, teamwork, problem-solving, communication and critical thinking.

The successful teacher will understand that students can have very different levels of confidence and experience and will know how to encourage quieter students to participate without placing unnecessary pressure on them.

Drama Teacher - Productions and Enrichment

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the wider performing arts programme.

This may include supporting school productions, Drama clubs, performances, workshops and other creative activities.

You may work with students outside normal lesson time to develop performances and prepare them for school events.

The school values teachers who are willing to contribute to these opportunities and understands the significant impact that performing arts can have on students' confidence.

Drama Teacher - Experience and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in Drama, Theatre Studies or a related subject

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Drama at secondary level

• KS3 teaching experience

• GCSE Drama experience

• Strong practical performance skills

• Strong knowledge of Drama and theatre

• Understanding of GCSE assessment requirements

• Excellent classroom management

• Ability to manage practical activities effectively

• Strong communication skills

• Good organisational skills

• Ability to differentiate effectively

• Commitment to student achievement

• Enthusiasm for performing arts

• Commitment to inclusion and student wellbeing

ECTs with appropriate qualifications and strong Drama subject knowledge are welcome to apply.

Professional Development

The school supports teachers in developing their classroom practice and subject expertise.

You will work alongside colleagues within the creative arts provision and have opportunities to share ideas and contribute to curriculum development.

There will be opportunities to develop your experience through productions, enrichment and wider school activities.

For an ambitious Drama Teacher, this is an opportunity to establish yourself within a supportive department and play an important role in developing the school's performing arts provision.

Salary

The salary for this Drama Teacher position will be paid to scale on a contract to scale MPS/UPS, depending on experience.

Application

Please send your application for this Drama Teacher position through as soon as possible.