A friendly and inclusive 11–18 secondary school in Retford is seeking an enthusiastic Drama Teacher, suitable for an Early Career Teacher, to join its Performing Arts team. This is a fantastic opportunity to begin your teaching career in a school that values creativity, expression and strong classroom practice. Drama plays an important role within the wider curriculum, supporting students’ confidence, communication skills and personal development. The Role You will teach Drama across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering practical, engaging lessons that develop performance skills, creativity and reflective evaluation. The curriculum balances scripted work, devising and performance analysis, giving students a broad experience of the subject. At Key Stage 3, the focus is on confidence-building, collaboration and expressive skills. At GCSE, students develop performance discipline, written evaluation and a deeper understanding of drama techniques. You’ll be supported in developing effective classroom routines for practical lessons — a key area of focus for ECT development in Drama. ECT Support & Induction This school has a strong and well-established ECT induction programme and offers: A dedicated Performing Arts mentor Reduced teaching timetable during your induction period Regular coaching focused on practical classroom management Opportunities to observe experienced Drama and Music teachers CPD tailored to performance-based subjects Support is consistent, practical and designed to help you grow in confidence at a manageable pace. The Performing Arts Department The Performing Arts department is collaborative and welcoming, with Drama and Music working closely together on curriculum planning and enrichment. Shared resources and assessments help reduce workload and support consistency. Students are enthusiastic and enjoy opportunities to perform, with enrichment activities planned carefully to remain sustainable for staff. The School This Good-rated secondary school is known for its calm behaviour culture and strong pastoral support. Clear routines and expectations allow lessons — including practical subjects — to run smoothly. Leadership is approachable and values staff wellbeing, with realistic expectations around planning and enrichment for ECTs. Who This Role Would Suit This role would suit: An ECT or trainee Drama teacher completing QTS Someone confident leading practical activities A reflective practitioner eager to develop classroom confidence A team-oriented teacher who values collaboration Why This Is a Strong First Role Excellent ECT mentoring and induction Supportive Performing Arts department Calm classrooms and consistent behaviour systems Opportunities to grow confidence gradually A school that genuinely invests in early career teachers If you’re an Early Career Drama Teacher looking for a supportive, creative and well-structured start to your career, this is an excellent opportunity.