Drama Teacher - TLR £8000

Drama Teacher - Croydon, South London 🎭

We are seeking an inspirational and talented Drama Teacher to join a vibrant and supportive secondary school in the borough of Croydon. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and dynamic educator to lead engaging lessons and contribute to the school's rich performing arts curriculum.

The Role

The school is looking for a qualified Drama Teacher with experience teaching across all key stages, up to GCSE and A-Level . The ideal candidate will be adept at fostering a positive and engaging learning environment where students feel confident to express themselves. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality, practical, and theoretical Drama lessons to students from Key Stage 3 through to A-Level.
• Developing and implementing a creative and challenging curriculum that explores devising, scripted work, and theatre history (including practitioners like Stanislavski and Brecht).
• Directing and coordinating school productions, showcases, and performances, encouraging wide participation from students.
• Mentoring students and providing constructive feedback to help them develop their performance and analytical skills.
• Collaborating with the Arts faculty to enhance the profile of drama within the school and wider community.

Candidate Requirements

To be considered for this rewarding position, you should have:

• A degree in Drama, Theatre Studies , or a related performing arts field.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a PGCE.
• Proven experience teaching Drama at the secondary school level, with expertise at GCSE and A-Level .
• Proficiency in a range of theatrical styles and an understanding of relevant examination specifications.
• Excellent communication, direction, and classroom management skills, with a passion for inspiring young talent.

Salary & Application

The salary for this position is competitive and will be paid to the MPS/UPS scale (Outer London pay scale), commensurate with your experience and qualifications.

If you are a talented Drama Teacher looking for a new challenge in a supportive school environment, please apply through our recruitment platform or contact our agency directly for further details . We are actively interviewing for this role and encourage prompt applications.