Curtain Call Teacher of Drama & Expressive Arts

Curtain Call for Teacher of Drama & Expressive Arts

• Type:
  Long-term / Supply
• Location:
  
  Rhondda Cynon Taff
• Start date:
  
  ASAP
• Hours:
  
  Full-time (part-time considered)
• Pay:
  Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)

Are you ready to take centre stage in your teaching career? Do you have the passion, creativity, and flair to turn every lesson into a performance worth applauding?

Elementa Support Services is on the lookout for a show-stopping Teacher of Drama & Expressive Arts to work with a dynamic and inclusive school. This is your chance to inspire the next generation of performers, storytellers, and creative thinkers—helping pupils build confidence, find their voice, and truly shine.

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that deserve a standing ovation
• Bring scripts, stories, and creativity to life through drama and expressive arts
• Encourage pupils to step into the spotlight and express themselves with confidence
• Support learners of all abilities, including those who may need a little extra rehearsal time
• Direct performances, productions, or creative showcases
• Collaborate with colleagues to create a vibrant, inclusive arts curriculum

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Have experience teaching drama and/or expressive arts at secondary level
• Be bursting with creativity, enthusiasm, and stage presence
• Have strong classroom management skills (even when the drama isn’t on the script!)
• Be passionate about the transformative power of the arts
• Hold an Enhanced DBS and be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC), or be willing to obtain both
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to training and professional development
• Opportunities to work in schools where creativity takes centre stage

• A successful interview process
• Satisfactory references
• Safeguarding & Prevent training
• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration in the appropriate categories
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20 unless subscribed to the Update Service)
• Successful completion of a 12-week / 60 paid day employment trial period

• Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates;
  Elementa pays one week in lieu
• PAYE contract – unless requested otherwise, providing full employment protections
• Training & Support – free or heavily discounted training including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton, and Thrive
• Dedicated candidate manager providing regular welfare contact and ongoing support
• Fair pay policy – paid to scale; any variation agreed in writing prior to placement
• Additional staff support services – access to partner services including tax returns, accountancy, legal advice, and more

• Not currently based within the UK
• Requiring employer sponsorship for UK right to work
• Without UK secondary school teaching experience