Drama Teacher – Full-time, short-term cover until May half term 2026 (with potential extension to July) The inspection report highlights a calm, inclusive school environment where pupils are highly engaged and supported to achieve well. Teaching is purposeful and well structured, enabling pupils to develop confidence, creativity, and strong learning behaviours. Leadership provides clear direction and maintains high expectations, creating a positive culture that supports both staff and pupils. This Drama Teacher role offers the opportunity to work full time within a supportive secondary school environment on a short-term basis. The Drama Teacher will focus on delivering engaging, creative lessons without the requirement for planning or marking, allowing full attention to high-quality classroom delivery and pupil engagement. This role is ideal for a Drama Teacher seeking a focused teaching opportunity with a clear end date and potential extension. Duties as Drama Teacher: Deliver engaging Drama lessons across secondary year groups Follow existing schemes of work and lesson resources Create a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment Support pupils’ confidence, creativity, and performance skills Manage classroom behaviour in line with school expectations Encourage active participation and collaboration in Drama lessons Work collaboratively with department staff and cover managers Uphold safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety responsibilities at all times Ideal Drama Teacher: Qualified Teacher Status or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification Experience teaching Drama at secondary level Confident classroom and behaviour management skills Enthusiastic, creative, and engaging teaching style Ability to adapt quickly to an established curriculum Reliable and professional approach to short-term teaching commitments Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people Why Class Act? With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Class Act is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Class Act are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!