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Drama Teacher
Location: Steyning Contract type: Full-time Salary: MPS / UPS
Wayman Education is seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, and passionate teacher of drama to join a creative and vibrant performing arts department at an exceptional secondary school in Steyning. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to deliver inspiring practical and theoretical drama lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with the potential for Key Stage 5 delivery for an appropriately qualified candidate.
The school is renowned for its supportive leadership, strong community ethos, and dedication to the arts as a vital component of a well-rounded education. The performing arts team is collaborative, forward-thinking, and deeply committed to building students' confidence, creativity, and performance skills, resulting in high levels of student engagement and excellent examination results.
Key responsibilities
* Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality, engaging drama lessons that inspire and challenge students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
* Develop innovative schemes of work that balanced practical performance skills with the study of dramatic texts and practitioners.
* Assess, track, and report on student progress and attainment in line with exam board specifications, providing constructive feedback to support development.
* Support and contribute to the school's extra-curricular performing arts program, including school productions, clubs, and theatre visits.
* Maintain high expectations for student behavior and achievement, cultivating a safe, inclusive, and collaborative studio environment.
Requirements
* Qualifications: Must hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or QTLS, alongside a degree in drama, theatre studies, or a closely related discipline.
* Experience: A proven track record of teaching drama within a UK secondary school setting (including successful ITT/PGCE placements).
* Skills: Exceptional subject knowledge, confident classroom management, and the ability to inspire students of all abilities and backgrounds.
* A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
About Wayman Education
We are a premier education recruitment agency dedicated to matching outstanding teachers with exceptional schools across the UK. We offer a transparent, highly supportive onboarding process designed to help you secure your ideal career move.
To apply
If you are a motivated drama specialist looking to join a supportive school with a fantastic teaching environment, please submit your CV today through the application link.