Drama Teacher
Key Details
1. Position: Drama Teacher
2. Location: Walsall
3. School: Ofsted-rated Good secondary school
4. Start Date: April 2026
5. Contract: Full-time, long-term
6. Key Stages: KS3 & KS4
7. Status: QTS required; ECTs welcome to apply
The Role
An Ofsted-rated Good secondary school in Walsall is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Drama Teacher to join their Performing Arts department from April 2026 on a full-time, long-term basis.
The role involves teaching Drama across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering engaging and practical lessons that develop students’ performance skills, confidence, and creativity. You will support pupils in exploring a range of theatrical techniques and preparing for GCSE Drama, including both practical and written components.
Responsibilities include planning and delivering lessons, directing performances, assessing student progress, and maintaining a positive and inclusive classroom environment. The school is looking for someone who can inspire students and bring energy to the subject.
The Candidate
The successful candidate will:
8. Hold QTS (ECTs welcome to apply)
9. Have experience teaching Drama at secondary level
10. Be confident delivering practical and theory-based Drama lessons
11. Demonstrate strong classroom management and organisational skills
12. Be passionate about the performing arts and student development
The School
The school is an Ofsted-rated Good secondary school in Walsall with a supportive leadership team and a well-established Performing Arts department. Staff benefit from shared resources, collaborative planning, and a positive working environment that encourages creativity and student engagement.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Drama Teacher seeking a full-time long-term role in Walsall starting April 2026, offering a creative and supportive teaching environment.
Due to the number of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.
The Education Network Offer:
Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.
The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.