Details:
- Salary: £150 - 300 - Day
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Merton Devon
- Date: 21 hours ago
Description:
JOB VACANCY: DRAMA TEACHER
Client: Outstanding Secondary School in South London
Position: Drama Teacher
Start Date: January 2027
Contract Type: Full-Time / Long-Term Supply / Permanent Opportunity
About the Role
Calculate Recruitment is currently representing an Outstanding-rated secondary school based in South London that is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Drama Teacher to join their thriving Expressive Arts department starting in January 2027.
The school benefits from a highly stable, visionary, and supportive leadership team that prioritizes staff wellbeing, professional development, and academic excellence. Drama is valued as a core component of the curriculum, boasting fantastic facilities and strong student engagement across Key Stages 3 and KS4, (KS5 Desirable)
Key Responsibilities
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Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, high-quality Drama lessons across KS3, KS4 (GCSE), and KS5 (A-Level/BTEC).
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Foster a positive, inclusive, and creative learning environment that encourages student confidence and artistic expression.
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Monitor student progress, manage formative and summative assessments, and maintain accurate records in line with school policies.
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Work collaboratively within an experienced Expressive Arts department to support school productions, extracurricular clubs, and showcase events.
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Demonstrate strong behaviour management and uphold the school's high standards of ethos and pastoral care.
Candidate Requirements
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Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) holding a relevant degree (e.g., BA in Drama/Theatre Studies alongside a PGCE).
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Experience: Proven experience teaching Drama up to Key Stage 3 and 4 in UK secondary education.
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Safeguarding: Full compliance status under Department for Education (DfE) guidelines, including an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service and verified professional references.
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Passion: A creative, energetic teaching style with a genuine commitment to student achievement and holistic development.
What We Offer (Through Calculate Recruitment)
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Competitive, direct-to-scale daily or annual salary packages.
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Dedicated boutique support from your own personal recruitment consultant.
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Full transparency, compliance with APSCo Compliance+ standards, and a supportive registration process.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Drama Teacher looking to secure an exciting role within an outstanding South London school this January 2027, please contact Calculate Recruitment today