Drama Teacher

GCSE Drama Teacher | Full-Time | Long-Term to Permanent

Location:

West Sussex

Start Date:

September / ASAP

Contract:

Full-Time, Long-Term (Potential Permanent Opportunity)
Pay: £130 - £241.71 per day (Dependent on experience and qualifications)

Every Student Deserves Their Moment in the Spotlight

A thriving secondary school is seeking an enthusiastic GCSE Drama Teacher to join their Performing Arts department on a full-time basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to inspire students through creativity, performance, and self-expression while helping them develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed both on stage and in the classroom.

The successful candidate will teach Drama across KS3 and KS4, supporting students through practical performances, coursework, and written GCSE assessments.

• Teaching Drama across KS3 and GCSE
• Planning and delivering engaging, creative lessons
• Preparing students for GCSE practical and written components
• Encouraging confidence, collaboration, and creativity
• Supporting productions, performances, and enrichment activities
• Working within a supportive Performing Arts department

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching Drama at secondary level
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Passion for theatre and performing arts
• Ability to inspire students of all abilities

• Full-time timetable
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Access to CPD and training opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

If you’re passionate about helping students discover their voice and develop their confidence through Drama, we’d love to hear from you.

Safeguarding:Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, for all successful candidates. To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK.

To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers' rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.