Are you a creative and inspiring Drama Teacher looking to nurture the next generation of performers, storytellers, and critical thinkers?
Start Date: September 2025
Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
The Opportunity
A vibrant and progressive independent school is seeking a Drama Teacher to join its innovative Performing Arts department from September 2025. This is a unique opportunity to shape a dynamic and inclusive drama curriculum in a school that values creativity, individuality, and student expression.
As a Drama Teacher, you will deliver engaging and imaginative lessons across Key Stages 3–5, supporting students to explore voice, movement, theatre-making, and the power of performance. With access to excellent facilities, student-led projects, and regular productions, you’ll play a central role in the cultural life of the school.
About the School
This is not your typical independent school. Set in a beautiful green campus near High Wycombe, the school is known for its forward-thinking approach to education, where the arts are placed at the heart of learning. The school encourages collaboration, creativity, and curiosity, with an emphasis on well-being, social awareness, and self-expression.
Students are supported to take ownership of their learning, and teachers are given the autonomy to innovate, experiment, and inspire. The Performing Arts are a key pillar of the school’s identity, and drama plays an essential role in building confidence, empathy, and communication.
Why Join This School?
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A progressive, student-centred learning community
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A culture that values the arts as central to education
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Creative freedom to shape the curriculum and contribute to whole-school events
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Access to modern performance spaces and cross-disciplinary arts projects
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A genuine focus on well-being, inclusion, and teacher development
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A warm, collaborative environment where your ideas will be heard and valued
The Ideal Candidate Will:
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Hold a degree in Drama, Performing Arts, or a related discipline
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Have QTS or equivalent teaching qualification
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Be passionate about making drama relevant, inclusive, and exciting for all learners
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Have experience teaching KS3–KS5, or be ready to grow into that responsibility
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Be comfortable working beyond the textbook—incorporating devising, physical theatre, multimedia, and contemporary practice
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Thrive in a creative, evolving educational setting that values innovation and experimentation
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Be committed to contributing to school productions, enrichment activities, and collaborative projects
What You’ll Get in Return
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Flexible working approaches to support work-life balance
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A school community that respects and celebrates individuality
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Ongoing professional learning and career progression
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Opportunities to lead or support festivals, performances, or external collaborations
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The chance to make a lasting impact on students' personal and artistic growth
Apply Now
If you’re a Drama Teacher who believes in the transformative power of performance and wants to join a school where creativity is celebrated and nurtured, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV to be considered for this exciting opportunity