Teacher of English & Drama

Job Title: Teacher of English and Drama 

Location: Coventry

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £140 - £230 per day (dependant on experience)

Are you an enthusiastic English and Drama Teacher looking for a new opportunity in September 2026?

Do you have strong classroom management and a passion for inspiring students across KS3 and KS4?

Can you deliver engaging lessons that support pupils in both English and Drama?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a supportive and well-renowned Secondary School based in Coventry. The school has a positive culture and is looking for an English and Drama Teacher who can make a real impact across the curriculum.

The school is looking to take on a full-time English and Drama Teacher on a long-term basis from September 2026. The successful English and Drama Teacher will be responsible for full teaching duties across KS3 and KS4, including planning, preparation, marking and delivering high-quality lessons.

The successful English and Drama Teacher will have:

• QTS with an English or Drama specialism
• Experience teaching English and Drama across KS3 and KS4
• Strong planning and preparation skills
• Excellent classroom management
• A confident and engaging teaching style
• A ‘can-do’ attitude and strong communication skills

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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