Job Title: Drama Teacher (QTS)
Location: Taunton
Start Date: Ongoing / January 2026 onwards
Salary: £130 – £150 per day (depending on experience)
Working Pattern: Flexible supply (day-to-day, short-term & long-term opportunities)
Are you a Drama Teacher seeking flexible teaching opportunities in Taunton?
Would you like to be considered for Drama supply roles before they are formally advertised?
TeacherActive is currently inviting expressions of interest from qualified Drama Teachers for ongoing day-to-day supply opportunities in secondary schools across Taunton and the surrounding areas. Schools regularly require short-notice cover within Performing Arts departments, and registering early ensures you’re well placed for upcoming work.
This speculative opportunity is ideal for teachers who enjoy variety, flexibility, and the chance to work across different school settings, with potential for longer-term or permanent opportunities as they arise.
This role may be ideal if you:
Hold QTS
Have strong subject knowledge and a passion for Drama and Performing Arts
Are confident teaching across KS3–KS4 (KS5 advantageous but not essential)
Can quickly adapt to new school environments and class groups
Demonstrate effective classroom and behaviour management
What’s on offer:
Access to a range of day-to-day and short-term Drama supply roles
Opportunities in supportive secondary schools across Taunton
Flexible working to suit your availability and lifestyle
Why work with TeacherActive?
Competitive daily rates paid via PAYE (no umbrella companies or hidden fees)
Free CPD and training through our My-Progression platform
A dedicated consultant available 24/7
£100 referral bonus when you refer another teacher or TA (T&Cs apply)
If you’re a Drama Teacher interested in flexible supply opportunities in Taunton, we’d love to hear from you.
Email:
Phone: (phone number removed)
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and invited to register with TeacherActive.
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services