Teacher of Drama – Secondary Education
Location: Wimbledon
Salary: Pay to Scale (M1-UPS3)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2025
About the Role:
Choice Teachers is delighted to present an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Teacher of Drama to join one of our client secondary schools. This is an excellent role for a dynamic individual looking to inspire creativity and confidence in young people through the performing arts.
We are seeking a skilled Drama educator who holds a degree in Drama and Theatre Studies and has at least three years of experience teaching in a secondary school setting. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in developing students’ performance skills, confidence, and appreciation for the dramatic arts.
Key Responsibilities:
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Deliver a vibrant and engaging Drama curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4, tailored to meet the diverse needs of students.
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Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality lessons that inspire and challenge students of all abilities.
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Organise and direct school productions, performances, and drama clubs to enrich the school’s creative culture.
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Encourage a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where students feel confident to express themselves.
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Monitor and assess student progress, providing constructive feedback and interventions where necessary.
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Contribute to the wider school community, participating in departmental meetings, extracurricular events, and whole-school initiatives.
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Collaborate with colleagues in the Expressive Arts Faculty to drive forward high standards in creative education.
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Serve as a form tutor, providing pastoral care and promoting the well-being and academic progress of your tutor group.
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Engage in continuing professional development and the school’s performance review processes to enhance personal and departmental growth.
Qualifications and Experience:
The ideal candidate will have:
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A degree in Drama and Theatre Studies.
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QTS (or equivalent) and at least three years of teaching experience in a UK secondary school.
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Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum for Drama, with the ability to differentiate effectively.
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Experience directing student performances and a passion for extracurricular involvement.
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Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to foster a safe, respectful, and creative learning environment.
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Strong ICT skills and experience using technology to support teaching and learning.
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A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills to engage effectively with students, colleagues, and parents.
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A passion for developing students’ artistic talents, building their confidence, and encouraging teamwork and creative thinking.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a school that values the arts and supports both staff development and student achievement. If you're a motivated Drama teacher ready to make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to inspire the next generation of performers and storytellers!
Please note: This advertisement has been posted by Choice Teachers on behalf of one of our valued client schools.
