Drama Teacher

Are you a passionate and imaginative Drama Teacher with the ability to bring scripts to life and foster performance skills in young people? An Outstanding mixed-gender secondary school in Islington is looking for a fantastic temporary, part-time Drama Teacher to join their vibrant Performing Arts department for an immediate start. This is a wonderful opportunity to inspire creativity, confidence, and collaborative spirit through the power of theatre.

What you'll be doing:

• You'll be designing and delivering engaging Drama lessons, covering a wide range of theatrical styles, practitioners, and performance techniques, across Key Stages 3 and 4, with exciting potential for Key Stage 5.
• It's about encouraging creativity, active participation, and individual expression through performance, improvisation, and critical analysis.
• You'll support and lead various theatrical clubs and productions, contributing to the school's thriving extra-curricular drama programme.

What we're looking for:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, with a specialism in Drama.
• Experience teaching engaging and effective Drama lessons at Key Stages 3 and 4 is highly desirable.
• Strong theatrical ability, including performance and directing skills, and a broad knowledge of theatre history and contemporary performance.
• Excellent communication skills, strong classroom management, and a genuine passion for inspiring dramatic talent.

Why join this school? This Outstanding school offers a competitive pro-rata salary and robust professional development opportunities. Become part of a vibrant and collaborative Performing Arts department in a school celebrated for its strong creative programmes. Join a school that values the arts as central to a holistic education and promotes a strong sense of community in Islington.