Secondary Drama Teacher. Education & Training

Overview

Secondary Drama Teacher - Southampton

Prospero Teaching is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Secondary Drama Teacher to join a vibrant secondary school in the Southampton area from 13th April, immediately after the Easter break. The school is looking for a qualified Drama specialist who can inspire students, deliver engaging lessons, and take on full teacher responsibilities, including planning, preparation, marking, assessment, and classroom management.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Drama Teacher or a confident ECT to join a supportive performing arts department and help students develop confidence, creativity, performance skills, and teamwork. The successful candidate will be offered the role on a temp-perm basis.

• Teach Drama across KS3 and KS4
• Plan, prepare, and deliver creative and engaging lessons
• Mark work and complete assessments following school policies
• Support students growth in performance, script work, devising, and character development
• Manage behaviour effectively to create a positive learning environment
• Prepare students for class performances and assessments
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Performing Arts department

• Fully qualified teacher with QTS/QTLS
• Specialism in Drama or Performing Arts
• Confident teaching students aged 11-16
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Creative approach to lesson planning and delivery
• Passionate about helping students develop performance skills and confidence
• Organised, reliable, and committed to high standards

• Position:
  Secondary Drama Teacher
• Location:
  
  Southampton
• Start Date:
  
  13th April (after Easter)
• Pay:
  Up to GBP
  261 per day
• Contract Type:
  Temporary / ongoing
• Hours:
  
  Full-time
• Responsibilities:
  Full teacher duties including planning & marking

• QTS/QTLS required
• Experience teaching Drama at KS3-KS4
• Up-to-date safeguarding training (available if needed)

• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
• Able to provide two professional references from recent teaching roles

• Excellent daily pay rates
• Free accredited CPD, such as safeguarding and behaviour management
• Support from our Training & Development Team
• Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles

If you are a passionate Drama Teacher ready for a strong start after Easter, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your most up-to-date CV. Please note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.