Secondary Drama Teacher with General Cover (Cover Contract)
Location: Corby, Northamptonshire
Contract Type: Fixed Term January 2026 - Easter 2026
Hours: Full-time
Are you a passionate and dynamic Drama Teacher looking for a short-term opportunity to make a real impact?
Here at Aspire People, we are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Drama Teacher to join a vibrant and supportive team at a secondary school located in Corby, Northamptonshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced teacher, ECT, or an unqualified teacher with experience teaching drama to bring their creativity and teaching skills to an engaging Drama department.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver engaging and inspiring lessons to students across Key Stage 3 and 4
* 12 Drama lessons per week with the remaining timetable supporting as General Cover
* Foster a love for the arts and develop students' confidence, creativity, and performance skills.
* Plan and deliver lessons in line with the national curriculum, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning.
* Assess, monitor, and support students' progress through regular feedback and evaluations.
* Collaborate with colleagues to create a stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
* Contribute to extra-curricular activities, including school productions, drama clubs, and other school events.
The Ideal Candidate:
* A qualified or unqualified Drama Teacher with a passion for inspiring students to explore and develop their artistic potential.
* A strong communicator with the ability to engage and motivate students.
* Experience in teaching Drama at Key Stage 3 and 4; experience at Key Stage 5 is a bonus.
* Creative, resourceful, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
* A positive attitude and commitment to helping students achieve their personal best.
* A DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.
Who are Aspire People?
Aspire People is the UK's fastest growing education recruitment agency and we specialise in providing teaching and support staff to schools across the Midlands and surrounding regions. We focus on delivering high-quality service to all candidates and clients, working closely with primary, secondary, and SEN schools to match them with qualified professionals, including teachers, teaching assistants, and administrative staff. We are fully commitment to safeguarding and have built a strong reputation for reliability, expertise, and a people-first approach in the education sector.
Why join Aspire People?
* Dedicated consultant who will support you every step of the way
* Opportunities to gain experience across a range of local settings
* Contracts to suit you! We specialise in permanent, long-term, short-term, and day-to-day roles.
* Competitive pay with multiple payment options
* Refer a friend scheme which can earn £100-£250 per person
* Access to free CPD and training opportunities
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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks