Teacher of Drama

Overview

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 partnering with an Ofsted Good secondary school in South Birmingham seeking a talented Drama Teacher to join a supportive and ambitious Performing Arts department. The school offers state-of-the-art facilities from a recent build project and places staff development at the heart of its success, supporting teachers to grow and progress within their careers.

This Drama Teacher position is a long-term placement with the potential to become permanent and full-time for the right candidate, starting September 2026. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality lessons across KS3-KS5, contribute to a well-established curriculum, and support student preparation for external examinations. The role includes shaping performance opportunities and enriching the Performing Arts offer both inside and outside the classroom.

• Deliver high-quality Drama lessons across KS3-KS5 and contribute to a well-established curriculum.
• Prepare students for external examinations and support creative development in and outside the classroom.
• Collaborate with colleagues to shape performance opportunities within the Performing Arts offer.
• Contribute to curriculum development within Performing Arts and support school-wide initiatives.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (ECTs welcome to apply).
• Experience teaching Drama across KS3-KS5.
• Strong classroom management and the ability to engage learners.
• Commitment to supporting student progress and achievement.
• Creative, enthusiastic, and collaborative approach to teaching.

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to assist with onboarding.
• 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).

Notes:
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis. This ensures correct tax and National Insurance contributions with no admin charges deducted from pay.

Interested candidates should apply. Email: [redacted], Contact Number: [redacted]

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