Drama Teacher – Birmingham (KS3 & KS4)
Key Details
1. Position: Drama Teacher
2. Specialism: Drama
3. Location: Birmingham
4. School: Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ secondary school
5. Start Date: February 2026
6. Contract: Full-time, long-term
7. Key Stages: KS3 & KS4
8. Status: QTS required; ECTs welcome to apply
The Role
We are recruiting a creative and committed Drama Teacher to join a Good secondary school in Birmingham from February 2026. This is a full-time, long-term position teaching Drama across KS3 and KS4. You will plan and deliver engaging, practical lessons that build confidence, performance skills and subject knowledge, while preparing students effectively for GCSE assessments.
The role includes full teaching responsibilities, including planning, marking and assessment. You’ll be expected to contribute to productions, rehearsals and enrichment opportunities where appropriate.
The Candidate
You must hold QTS, although ECTs are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will have strong subject knowledge, confident classroom management and the ability to inspire students of varying abilities. Experience delivering GCSE Drama is desirable, along with a passion for performance and creative arts education.
The School
This Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ secondary school in Birmingham offers supportive leadership, clear behaviour systems and a well-resourced performing arts department. Staff benefit from a collaborative environment and a culture focused on progress and high expectations.
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.