Drama Teacher
Secondary School | Newham | January start
Love the buzz of a practical lesson and know how to hold a room full of teenagers?
If you’re an experienced Drama teacher ready for a fresh January start, this could be a great next chapter.
We’re working with a well-organised secondary school in Newham looking for a confident Drama Teacher to join their team from January. Behaviour is well managed, expectations are clear, and the department values creativity alongside consistency.
The role
* Teaching Drama across KS3 and KS4, KS5 available for the right person
* Delivering engaging, practical lessons that build confidence and performance skills
* Managing behaviour effectively in a practical, movement-based environment
* Planning and delivering schemes of work aligned with the curriculum
* Supporting pupils with performances, assessments, and creative development
Why this school
* Calm, purposeful approach to behaviour, even in practical lessons
* Supportive leadership team who back their staff
* Well-resourced Drama space and performance areas
* Pupils who respond well to clear routines and enthusiastic teaching
* A department that values collaboration and fresh ideas
We’re looking for
* An experienced secondary Drama Teacher
* UK QTS (or equivalent)
* Confident classroom presence and strong behaviour management
* Someone who can hit the ground running from January
* A teacher who balances creativity with clear boundaries
What you’ll get with Protocol Education
* Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
* A dedicated consultant who understands secondary arts roles
* Honest insight into the school before you commit
* FREE access to our online CPD Academy
* Ongoing support throughout your placement
If you’re interested in pupil wellbeing and emotional development, we can also talk to you about our free Thrive training, which many schools value highly in creative subjects.
Ready to take centre stage this January?
Apply now or get in touch for a proper chat about the role. - Please send your CV to jenna.aldrich@protocol-education.com
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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