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Smile Education are working in partnership with a welcoming and ambitious secondary school in the Stechford area to recruit a passionate and creative Drama Teacher to join their team after Easter. This is a full-time, long-term position running until the end of the academic year, with the strong possibility of extension or a permanent opportunity for the right candidate.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive Performing Arts department within a school that values creativity, self-expression and student engagement. The school has a diverse and vibrant student community, and Drama plays a key role in building confidence, resilience and communication skills across Key Stages 3 and 4.
The Role:

• Teaching Drama across KS3 and KS4
• Planning and delivering engaging, practical and theory-based lessons
• Preparing students for performances and assessments
• Contributing to extracurricular activities, productions or clubs (desirable but not essential)
• Maintaining high expectations for behaviour and achievement

The Ideal Candidate:

• Holds QTS or equivalent teaching qualification (ECTs welcome to apply)
• Has experience teaching Drama in a UK secondary school setting
• Is enthusiastic, creative and able to inspire a love of performance
• Demonstrates strong classroom management skills
• Is committed to making a positive impact on students’ progress and confidence

Unqualified teachers or instructors with strong Drama experience and a background in performing arts are also encouraged to apply.
Why Apply?

• Long-term stability with potential for a permanent role
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative department
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a thriving school community
• Competitive rates of pay

If you are a dynamic Drama Teacher ready for a fresh opportunity after Easter and looking to secure a role through to the summer (and potentially beyond), we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or send your CV to stella@smile-education.co.uk

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.