Teacher of Drama

Location: Selly Oak

Job Title:

Drama Teacher

Location:

South Birmingham

Start Date:

September 2026
Salary: £170 - £223 day rate

Contract:

Long term, Full Time

Are you a creative Drama Teacher who can inspire confident performance across KS3-KS5?
Do you want to join a Drama Teacher role in a school that values staff development and progression?
Can you deliver engaging lessons that bring the Drama curriculum to life for all learners?

Teacher Active is proud to be working with this Ofsted ‘Good’ secondary school in South Birmingham, seeking a talented Drama Teacher to join a supportive and ambitious staff body. This Drama Teacher role sits within a thriving Performing Arts department, supported by state-of-the-art facilities created through a recent new build project. The school places staff development at the heart of its success, ensuring every Drama Teacher is supported to grow and progress within their career.

This Drama Teacher position is a long term placement, leading to a permanent, full-time role for the right candidate, starting September 2026. The successful Drama Teacher will deliver high-quality lessons across KS3-KS5, contributing to a well-established curriculum and preparing students for external examinations. As a Drama Teacher, you will play a key role in shaping performance opportunities, enriching the Performing Arts offer, and supporting students’ creative development both inside and outside the classroom.

The successful Drama Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – ECTs welcome to apply

• Experience teaching Drama across KS3-KS5

• Strong classroom management and the ability to engage learners

• A commitment to supporting student progress and achievement

• Ability to contribute to curriculum development within Performing Arts

• A creative, enthusiastic and collaborative approach to teaching

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

• An exciting, innovative curriculum environment

• Purposeful CPD opportunities and career development within a supportive school

• Market leading rates of pay

• Teacher Active Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: alex.thacker
CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed)

About Teacher Active

Teacher Active is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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