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Position: Drama Teacher
Location: Hertfordshire
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3–KS5
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Drama Teaching Role in an Independent School
An independent school in Hertfordshire is seeking to appoint a Drama Teacher to join its Performing Arts department from September. This is a full-time role within a well-established school that values creativity, confidence, and high-quality teaching.
Drama is a highly regarded subject within the school, with students encouraged to develop performance skills, self-expression, and collaboration through practical and theoretical learning.
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About the Role
You will teach Drama across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5, delivering engaging lessons that inspire creativity and build students’ confidence in performance and communication.
Students will explore a range of dramatic techniques, theatre practitioners, script analysis, devised performance, and stagecraft while developing critical thinking and collaborative skills.
You will prepare students for GCSE and A-Level Drama examinations, supporting them in practical performance, coursework, and written analysis.
You will work collaboratively within a successful Performing Arts department while benefiting from smaller class sizes and strong pastoral support.
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Key Responsibilities
* Teach Drama across KS3, KS4, and KS5
* Deliver engaging practical and theory-based Drama lessons
* Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level Drama examinations
* Direct performances, productions, and enrichment activities
* Assess student work and provide clear, constructive feedback
* Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records
* Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development
* Maintain high standards of classroom behaviour and engagement
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The School Environment
This independent school in Hertfordshire provides a supportive and academically ambitious environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential.
The Performing Arts department benefits from excellent facilities, smaller class sizes, and a collaborative culture focused on creativity, performance, and student success.
Leadership supports professional development and values innovation, subject expertise, and high-quality teaching.
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Candidate Requirements
Essential Requirements
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
* Experience teaching Drama at secondary level
* Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently
* Strong subject knowledge in Drama and Performing Arts
* Strong classroom management and communication skills
Desirable
* Experience teaching A-Level Drama
* Experience directing school productions or performances
* Ability to contribute to extracurricular Performing Arts activities
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How to Apply
If you are interested in this Drama Teacher role in Hertfordshire starting in September, please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.