Drama Specialist - Independent Prep School

Drama Specialist - Independent Prep School

Location:

Westminster, London

Start Date:

January 2027

Contract:

Full-time

Recruitment Agency:
Reeson Education

Are you a passionate Drama Specialist looking for an exciting new opportunity in a prestigious Westminster prep school?

Reeson Education is delighted to be working with a fantastic prep school in Westminster that is seeking an enthusiastic, creative and dedicated Drama Specialist to join their team on a full-time basis from January 2027.

This is an excellent opportunity for an inspiring drama practitioner to nurture pupils' creativity, build confidence and bring learning to life through the performing arts.

As the Drama Specialist, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and imaginative drama lessons to pupils across the prep school age range. You will play a key role in developing pupils' performance skills, encouraging self-expression and fostering a love of the performing arts.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering creative, engaging and age-appropriate drama lessons.
• Inspiring pupils to develop their confidence, communication and performance skills.
• Supporting and directing school productions, performances and drama-related events.
• Creating an inclusive and stimulating learning environment where every pupil can thrive.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to enrich the wider school curriculum and co-curricular programme.

The successful candidate will be a creative and enthusiastic Drama Specialist with a genuine passion for working with children in a prep school setting.

You will ideally have:

• Experience teaching drama to primary or prep school-aged pupils.
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for the performing arts.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• The ability to inspire, motivate and engage pupils of varying abilities.
• A collaborative approach and a commitment to creating a positive learning environment.
• Relevant teaching qualifications or equivalent drama experience.

A full-time position starting in January 2027.

The opportunity to work in a fantastic prep school in Westminster.

Enthusiastic pupils who are keen to learn and explore their creativity.

The chance to contribute to the school's wider performing arts provision.

A supportive school environment where creativity and pupil development are valued.