Drama Teacher - Physical Theatre Focus - Tower Hamlets
Drama Teacher – Drive Physical Theatre Performance and Embed Theory into Innovative KS4/5 Practice – Tower Hamlets
A large, supportive secondary school in Tower Hamlets is recruiting an experienced and creative Drama Teacher to strengthen the Physical Theatre and Arts provision from January 2026.
- Drama Teacher required from January 2026.
- Tower Hamlets-based school committed to securing better outcomes in the Creative Arts.
- Seeking a specialist in Physical Theatre to teach across the KS3/4 curriculum and lead A-Level Theatre Studies.
You will teach Drama across KS3-KS5. The role includes raising the quality of instruction and outcomes in both practical performance and theoretical analysis, including directing major school productions and running specialist movement workshops.
Experience and Qualifications
- Qualified Teacher Status ( QTS ) and a relevant Drama or Theatre Studies degree.
- Proven success in achieving strong GCSE and A-Level results in Drama/Theatre.
- Ability to direct and manage complex school productions effectively.
- Specialist expertise in Physical Theatre techniques (e.g., Lecoq, Grotowski).
School Information
The Arts department is large and well-staffed, benefiting from a supportive Head of Department and a clear focus on shared planning to manage workload. We boast a dedicated, fully-equipped performance studio and main school hall with professional lighting and sound rigs, providing an excellent environment for teaching and public performance, supported by an Inner London salary.
- Supportive team environment and manageable workload structure.
- Inner London salary and excellent training opportunities.
- Dedicated performance studio and technical theatre resources.
- Opportunity to take on a TLR for curriculum development or extra-curricular leadership.
Salary
Paid to MPS/UPS Inner London Scale
Application
To apply for this Drama Teacher position in Tower Hamlets, please send your most up to date CV as soon as possible. Early applications are warmly encouraged.
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