Early Career Teacher of Drama | Independent School in Camden

A prestigious co-educational independent school, easily accessible in the heart of Camden, seeks an accomplished Early Career Teacher (ECT) of Drama starting January 2026. This role focuses on developing pupils' practical and theoretical performance skills up to GCSE.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inspirational lessons in Drama and Theatre Studies across Key Stages 3 and 4, supporting strong outcomes in GCSE examinations.
• Engage fully with a highly structured ECT programme, including weekly one-to-one meetings with the Head of Department (acting as Mentor).
• Make full use of the non-contact time afforded by the ECT reduced timetable to focus on quality lesson preparation and pedagogical reflection.
• Contribute to the school's active theatre production schedule and co-curricular drama clubs.
• Be proactive in seeking and applying professional feedback to continually improve teaching standards.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) attained by December 2025 (or currently in your first year of induction - ECT1), and an exceptional degree in Drama or Theatre Studies.
• A desire to teach ambitious students in a department known for its academic rigour and creative reputation.
• Seeking a professional Drama Teacher who can manage both practical and theoretical classes effectively and maintain high standards.
• Strong commitment to upholding the high professional standards of an Inner London independent school.

Benefits

• Top-Tier Inner London Salary: A leading rate of pay for an ECT, significantly surpassing the statutory Inner London scale.
• Automatic access to the school's generous pension contribution scheme.
• Funding and time allocated for external professional development relevant to drama pedagogy.
• A collegiate working environment in a highly desirable central London location, with access to professional theatre resources.

About the School

This renowned independent school in Camden maintains an atmosphere of academic seriousness and cultural enrichment. Its Drama provision is highly valued, offering a supportive but demanding start for an Early Career Teacher committed to intellectual excellence and achieving strong GCSE results through the Arts.