Job Description

Drama Teacher 

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
Start Date: September 2026 
Full-time, Permanent
MPS/UPS 

About the Opportunity

A highly regarded and creative secondary school in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is working in partnership with a specialist education recruitment agency to appoint an inspiring Drama Teacher. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Drama Teacher to join a vibrant Performing Arts department.

The Role

As a Drama Teacher, you will deliver engaging and dynamic lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to teach at Key Stage 5 depending on experience. The successful Drama Teacher will inspire students to develop confidence, creativity, and performance skills.

Key responsibilities for this Drama Teacher role include:

• Planning and delivering high-quality Drama lessons
• Teaching GCSE and A-Level Drama (where applicable)
• Directing school productions and performances
• Encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities
• Assessing and monitoring student progress
• Supporting the development of a creative and inclusive curriculum

This Drama Teacher role offers the opportunity to play a key role in a thriving Performing Arts department.

The School

This Richmond secondary school provides an excellent environment for a Drama Teacher to thrive. The school is known for its strong academic results, supportive culture, and commitment to the arts.

As a Drama Teacher, you will benefit from:

• Excellent performance spaces and facilities
• A supportive and experienced Senior Leadership Team
• A successful and collaborative Performing Arts department
• Access to high-quality CPD and career progression opportunities
• A positive and inclusive school community

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a dedicated Drama Teacher who:

• Holds QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification
• Has experience teaching Drama across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable)
• Demonstrates strong subject knowledge and creativity
• Has a passion for theatre and performance
• Is willing to contribute to extracurricular productions and school life

This role is suitable for both an experienced Drama Teacher and an Early Career Teacher.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive Outer London salary (MPS/UPS)
• Opportunities for TLR and career progression
• Excellent facilities and resources
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Strong focus on staff wellbeing

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