Job Description
Are you a passionate and dedicated Drama Teacher?\n\nAre you looking to join a prestigious independent school that offers a supportive, creative, and academically enriching environment?\n\nLocation: Reading, Berkshire\n\nStart Date: September 2025\n\nJob Overview\n\nOur client is seeking a skilled Drama Teacher to join their outstanding department from September 2025. This prestigious independent school in Reading provides a nurturing and dynamic environment where the Drama Teacher will teach KS3 to KS5, inspiring students to develop their creativity, confidence, and performance skills. You will be working with a motivated, high-achieving student body in a school that values academic excellence, artistic expression, and personal growth.\n\nThe School\n\nThis independent school is renowned in Salisbury for its commitment to both academic excellence and the holistic development of every student.
It offers a strong sense of community, where staff and students collaborate to create an environment of artistic exploration, academic curiosity, and personal achievement.\n\nThe school takes great pride in its long-standing tradition of fostering a well-rounded education that encourages both intellectual and personal development. Parents often commend the school for its supportive and inclusive atmosphere, as well as its dedication to developing well-rounded, confident young people.\n\nThe school values the professional and personal well-being of its staff, offering an array of benefits designed to support work-life balance and ongoing career development:\n\n * Employee-Centered Benefits – Loan of a laptop and mouse for all teaching staff, family-friendly policies, and flexible working arrangements.\n\n * Work-Life Balance – Options for flexible working hours and a cycle-to-work scheme.\n\n * Professional Development – Continuous opportunities for training, support, and career growth.\n\n * Supportive Community – A positive and collaborative environment where teaching staff are highly valued and supported in their roles.\n\nThe Drama Department is known for its high standards and creative approach to teaching, providing exciting opportunities for professional growth, school productions, and student-led performances.\n\nDrama Teacher – Experience and Qualifications\n\nTo be considered for the Drama Teacher position, you will need:\n\n * Degree-level qualification in Drama, Performing Arts, or a related subject.\n\n * A formal teaching qualification with QTS (i.e., PGCE).\n\n * Legal ability to work in the UK.\n\n * Excellent organisational, communication, and IT skills.\n\n * A deep passion for teaching Drama and inspiring students to develop their confidence, creativity, and performance abilities.\n\nApplication\n\nIf you are an enthusiastic and dedicated Drama Teacher looking to make a lasting impact at an esteemed independent school, we would love to hear from you.\n\nPlease submit your CV as soon as possible to be considered for this exciting opportunity