Drama Teacher - Secondary School, Leicestershire

A friendly and inclusive secondary school in Leicestershire is looking for a Drama Teacher to join its Performing Arts team from September. This full-time role is ideal for a practitioner who wants to build confidence and creativity in students of all abilities.

About the Role You will teach Drama across KS3 and KS4, with opportunities to contribute to a developing KS5 offer. The role combines practical performance work with written analysis, and includes involvement in whole-school events and productions.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Drama across KS3 and KS4

• Prepare students for GCSE Drama, covering devising, scripted, and live theatre evaluation

• Support and direct school productions and showcases

• Build students' confidence in performance and collaborative work

• Assess practical and written work against exam criteria

• Contribute to extracurricular drama clubs or workshops

The School Environment The school values creativity as part of a broad and balanced education, with a Performing Arts department that works closely with Music and Art on shared events. Staff benefit from a dedicated drama space and a culture of mutual support and collaborative planning.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Drama at secondary level

• Confidence leading practical, workshop-based lessons

• Strong behaviour management skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching GCSE Drama

• Experience directing or supporting school productions

• Willingness to run extracurricular performing arts clubs

How to Apply If you are interested in this Drama Teacher role in Leicestershire starting in September, please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.