Job title: Primary Teacher with Drama Specialism
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Functional Expertise: Teacher
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Epping, UK
Job published: 09-06-2026
Job ID: 120954

Job Description

Primary Teacher (EYFS/KS1) – Drama Specialist (Epping)

Join the Founding Team of a New Pre‑Preparatory School in Epping

A wonderful opportunity has arisen for a Primary Teacher with a Drama specialism to join the founding team of a brand‑new pre‑preparatory school for children aged 3–7. This role is ideal for a Primary Drama Teacher who brings energy, imagination and a deep understanding of early childhood development and who has previous pre‑prep school experience.

As a Primary Drama Teacher, you will help shape a school built on calm classrooms, strong routines and a thoughtful, modern‑traditional ethos. You will introduce young learners to drama through storytelling, role‑play, movement, expression and early performance skills, ensuring lessons are joyful, structured and developmentally appropriate within a beautifully designed environment.

 

What The School Offers

  • Competitive salary

  • Eight weeks of holiday leave

  • Extensive employee assistance programme

  • Preferential fee discounts for eligible staff

  • Ongoing professional development and coaching

  • 24/7 virtual GP access

  • Legal, financial and wellbeing support

  • A serene, well‑resourced setting designed to support excellent teaching

 

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from a Primary Drama Teacher who:

  • Holds QTS with a strong academic background in Drama, Theatre Studies or Performing Arts

  • Has previous pre‑prep school experience (essential)

  • Understands early drama development, expressive arts progression and confidence‑building techniques

  • Values calm, structured, joyful learning

  • Brings warmth, creativity and professionalism

  • Is excited to help build a new school community from the ground up

 

If you are a Primary Drama Teacher who wants to shape a school’s foundations, nurture confident young performers and contribute to a thoughtful, modern‑traditional educational vision, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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