Drama Teacher

Are you a qualified Drama Teacher looking for a new opportunity in 2026?

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with an Ofsted-rated 'Good' secondary school in the North-East Manchester area to recruit an enthusiastic and inspiring Drama Teacher. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking school committed to delivering high-quality performing arts education.

As a Drama Teacher, you will play a key role in inspiring creativity, confidence, and self-expression through engaging and inclusive lessons. You will be responsible for planning and delivering a broad and stimulating Drama curriculum, assessing student progress, and encouraging pupils to develop both their practical performance skills and theoretical understanding of the subject.

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative Drama lessons that inspire students of all abilities.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment where students feel confident to express themselves and develop their performance skills.
• Prepare students for practical assessments, coursework, and examinations, supporting them to achieve their full potential.
• Monitor, assess, and report on student progress, adapting teaching strategies where appropriate.
• Contribute to the wider school community through involvement in performances, productions, and extracurricular drama activities.

• Competitive salary of £33,000 - £47,000, dependent on experience.
• The opportunity to develop your teaching career within a modern and supportive secondary school in the North-East Manchester area.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
• Access to professional development opportunities to support your continued career progression.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Hold a degree in Drama, Performing Arts, or a related subject.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, classroom management, and organisational skills.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service (or be willing to obtain one).
• Be able to provide references covering the last 24 months.
• Be available to attend interviews and trial days.

If you are passionate about inspiring young people through Drama and are looking for your next teaching opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your most up-to-date CV, and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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