Drama Teacher
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Felixstowe area |
| Area | Suffolk, East Anglia |
| Sector | Secondary & FE |
| Salary | MPS to be discussed |
| Start Date | Jan 2027 |
| Telephone | 01206 585002 |
| Job Ref | GRASDrama |
| Job Views | 5 |
- Description
Grass Roots Academic Support is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Drama Teacher / Secondary Drama Teacher to join a successful secondary school in Suffolk. This is an excellent opportunity for a Qualified Drama Teacher or ECT to teach Drama across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, engaging and motivating students while helping them achieve their full potential.
As a Drama Teacher, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- teaching engaging and ambitious Drama lessons across the age and ability range;
- inspire students to develop confidence, creativity and a genuine love of performance;
- contribute enthusiastically to productions, performances and enrichment;
- play a significant role in the school show;
- work alongside colleagues in Music, Dance and the wider Performing Arts Faculty to develop Performing Arts across the school;
- create opportunities for students who already love performing — and for those who haven’t yet discovered that they do.
- be supported through shared planning, professional development and career development opportunities relevant to your stage of career.
The successful Drama Teacher will have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Experience teaching Drama within a secondary school setting.
- Experience teaching Key Stage 3 and/or Key Stage 4.
- A proven teaching record and/or high-quality references.
- Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
- The ability to engage, motivate and inspire students.
- A good understanding of the National Curriculum.
- A current Enhanced DBS Disclosure, or willingness to complete a new DBS application where required.
- The right to work in the UK.
- A commitment to supporting students’ academic and personal development.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Drama Teacher or Secondary Drama Teacher to join a successful school in Suffolk on a permanet basis. The role offers a MPR/UPS salary to be discussed. ECTs and experienced teachers are both encouraged to apply.
If you’re an experienced Drama Teacher, Secondary Drama Teacher or ECT looking for your next opportunity in Suffolk, we’d like to hear from you. If you hold QTS and have experience teaching Drama across Key Stage 3 or Key Stage 4, please submit your CV with a brief covering note or contact Rob for further information.
Please note: In accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ all candidates must have a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure to work in a school or nursery. If a valid subscription to the DBS Update Service is not held, we will require you to complete a new DBS application. Suitable candidates must hold right to work in the UK.