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Drama Cover Teacher Wanted!!
- Posted: 10-06-2025
- Category: Secondary Teachers
- Location: Oldham
- Type: Full-time / Permanent
- Salary: £160 - £230 per day
A vibrant, forward-thinking secondary school in Oldham is on the lookout for a passionate Drama Cover Teacher to lead inspiring lessons, bring scripts to life, and spark confidence in the next generation of performers.
Location: Oldham (OL4)
Pay: £160 – £230/day (DOE)
Start: September 2025
The Role – Drama Cover Teacher:
In this rewarding role, you’ll lead engaging drama lessons that encourage creativity, collaboration, and confidence across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Delivering a rich and inclusive Drama curriculum that explores performance, voice, movement, and theatre production.
• Planning and facilitating practical and theoretical lessons that challenge and inspire students of all abilities.
• Creating a classroom environment that nurtures expression, risk-taking, and mutual respect.
• Supporting students in school productions, rehearsals, and extracurricular drama activities.
• Monitoring student progress and providing constructive feedback to promote growth and achievement.
We’re Looking For Someone Who:
- Holds QTS, PGCE or equivalent in Drama/Performing Arts
- Brings charisma, passion, and strong classroom presence
- Can inspire young people with different abilities and backgrounds
- Has solid behaviour management and a flair for engaging learners
- Holds (or is willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS on the update service
Why This School?
Located in OL4, this inclusive and ambitious secondary school is proud of its recent ‘Good’ Ofsted rating (2024) and its strong commitment to the arts.
With a supportive staff team and a thriving creative department, it’s a place where teachers love to teach and students love to learn.
How to Apply:
If you're excited to bring creativity into the classroom and make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Please contact Sarah at sarah@smile-education.co.uk to learn more or submit your application.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship. All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.
Smile Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, Prohibited List checks, and qualification verifications.
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.
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