School Status and Location Sector: Prestigious Independent Secondary School Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Start Date: Permanent, full-time role commencing in September 2026. The Opportunity and School Profile An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Drama Teacher to join a highly regarded independent school in Cheltenham with a strong reputation for excellence in the performing arts. The school places a significant emphasis on creativity, self-expression, and student enrichment, offering an inspiring environment in which both staff and students thrive. Teachers benefit from small class sizes, excellent facilities, and a collaborative arts faculty dedicated to delivering exceptional learning experiences. Early Career Teachers are welcomed and supported through a structured induction programme with mentoring and professional development opportunities. Core Responsibilities and Teaching Scope Creative Arts Teaching: Deliver engaging Drama lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with potential opportunities to teach A-Level Drama depending on experience. Performance and Production: Support students in devised performance work, script interpretation, and technical theatre elements, contributing to school productions and extracurricular activities. Student Development: Foster confidence, creativity, and communication skills through dynamic and inclusive teaching practices. Professional Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues within the performing arts department to develop curriculum enrichment opportunities and maintain high academic standards. Compensation and Benefits Essential Requirements: Hold or be working towards QTS with a relevant degree in Drama or Performing Arts. Salary: Competitive independent school salary package, dependent on experience. Benefits: Excellent professional development opportunities, access to outstanding drama facilities, supportive leadership, and a vibrant school community. How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV below. We look forward to receiving your application.