About the role
Teacher of Drama – Blackburn, Lancashire
Starting January 2026 | Ongoing position
Are you a creative and passionate Teacher of Drama ready to inspire students and bring learning to life? Vision for Education are working with a vibrant secondary school in Blackburn, Lancashire, seeking an enthusiastic Drama Teacher to join their performing arts department from January 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a Teacher of Drama who thrives on sparking creativity and confidence in young people.
The Role
This Teacher of Drama role in Blackburn, Lancashire begins in January 2026 and has no set end date, offering excellent potential for long-term or permanent employment. You will be responsible for delivering dynamic and engaging Drama lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, fostering students’ self-expression, collaboration, and performance skills. The ideal Drama Teacher will bring energy, imagination, and a passion for the arts, helping students reach their creative potential and achieve strong academic outcomes.
The School
The school, based in Blackburn, Lancashire, has a warm and inclusive ethos with a strong sense of community. In their latest Ofsted inspection, they were praised for strong leadership, positive relationships between staff and students, and a commitment to providing a broad and balanced curriculum — particularly valuing creative subjects such as Drama. This setting provides an inspiring environment for a Teacher of Drama who enjoys making a difference in a supportive and forward-thinking school.
What We Offer
As part of our team, you benefit from:
• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system (rate dependent on scale, experience, and qualifications).
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.
About Us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality educators.
We’re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good, and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024.
We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.