Drama Teacher Ofsted School

Location: Ealing West London

Position: Drama Teacher (Key Stage 3 & Key Stage 4 / Key Stage 5 Specialist)

Contract Type: Full-time Permanent

Start Date: January 2027

Salary: Highly Competitive Outer London Salary Scale (MPS/UPS) Excellent Benefits

We are seeking an enthusiastic dynamic and forward-thinking Drama Teacher to join a highly successful Performing Arts department at an Ofsted Outstanding secondary school in the vibrant borough of Ealing.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a school celebrated for its academic excellence creative arts provision and strong community spirit. Drama benefits from high student uptake across GCSE and A-Level supported by outstanding performance facilities regular whole-school productions and strong links with West End theater companies and creative institutions.

• Deliver inspiring high-quality Drama and Performing Arts lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE Drama) with opportunities to teach Key Stage 5 (A-Level Drama & Theatre Studies).

• Develop students practical performance skills theatrical analysis script evaluation and understanding of key practitioners (e.g. Brecht Stanislavski Frantic Assembly).

• Direct coordinate and contribute to extra-curricular school productions showcase evenings and drama clubs.

• Organize and lead educational visits to top London theaters and arrange drama workshops with guest practitioners.

• Track student progress effectively and provide constructive feedback to ensure high academic outcomes in practical and written assessments.

• Ofsted Outstanding: Widely praised for exemplary student behavior strong leadership and high academic standards across the curriculum.

• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Includes a fully equipped drama studio professional lighting and sound rigs costume/prop stores and a multi-purpose performance hall.

• Thriving Creative Arts Culture: Highly valued creative department with extensive co-curricular opportunities annual drama festivals and high-profile performances.

• Professional Growth: Generous non-contact planning time collaborative departmental resourcing and funded continuous professional development (CPD).

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized secondary teaching qualification (both experienced teachers and ECTs are welcomed to apply).

• A strong academic background with a degree in Drama Theatre Studies Performing Arts or a closely related discipline.

• Proven track record or strong potential for delivering high-level outcomes across GCSE and A-Level Drama.

• Passion for directing stagecraft and inspiring students through creative expression and performance.

• Full right to work in the UK.

To apply for this Drama Teacher position in Ealing please submit an up-to-date CV below for immediate consideration.