Teacher of Drama – Independent School

School Status & Location

• Sector:
  Leading Independent School.
• Location:
  
  Wakefield, Yorkshire (West Yorkshire, England).
• Start Date:
  
  Permanent, full-time role commencing January 2026.

This thriving Independent School, which features a Sixth Form and excellent performance facilities, requires a dynamic and experienced Drama Teacher. The school values theatrical development, seeking a specialist capable of leading performance and technical instruction, and driving high academic attainment in examination Drama from Key Stage 3 through to A-Level.

• Stage Director:
  Instructing Drama across Key Stages 3, 4 (iGCSE), and Sixth Form (A-Level).
• Performance Coach:
  Driving high attainment by fostering expressive performance skills, complex textual analysis, and understanding of theatrical conventions.
• Production Assistant:
  Directing major school productions and managing technical requirements (lighting / sound) with technician support.

• Essential Requirements:
  Relevant Degree in Drama / Theatre Studies and QTS. Extensive experience teaching Drama to A-Level is essential.
• Salary:
  Highly competitive salary compensated on the school's independent pay scale.
• Support:
  Access to excellent performance spaces and dedicated professional development.