Drama Teacher

Overview

Are you an experienced Drama Teacher or previous leader of Drama, and are you available to lead a department for a period of maternity cover? Do you have the passion and expertise to inspire students across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 Drama? Are you looking for a long-term opportunity within a high-performing grammar school that values both academic excellence and creativity?

Teacher Active is proud to be working with a high-performing grammar school in Gravesend that combines academic rigour with a strong commitment to creative, cultural and community-based activities. The school is dedicated to developing confident, well-rounded young people and supporting students to become global citizens within an ambitious and inclusive learning environment.

The school is looking to appoint a full-time Subject Lead Drama on a long-term maternity cover contract from November 2026, with the role expected to continue until July 2027. The successful Subject Leader of Drama will teach Drama across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5, taking responsibility for planning, preparation, assessment and delivering engaging lessons while maintaining high standards of teaching and learning throughout the department.

• Teach Drama across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5
• Lead planning, preparation and assessment for the Drama department
• Deliver engaging lessons and maintain high standards of teaching and learning
• Provide leadership and support within the Drama department

• QTS with a Drama specialism at degree level
• Experience teaching Drama across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5
• Previous experience leading or supporting within a Drama department
• Excellent classroom management and behaviour management skills
• A passion for delivering engaging and creative Drama lessons
• Strong organisational and communication skills

• A dedicated team available to help you with the onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Pay in line with MPS TLR
• 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 admin charges coming out of your salary.

If you are interested in this position, then click apply now and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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