Drama Teacher

Position: Drama Teacher 

Location: Newham 

Start Date: September 2026 

Salary: Inner London MPS/UPS 

Smart Teachers is recruiting a passionate and creative Drama Teacher to join a successful and supportive secondary school in Newham from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher to inspire students through high-quality Drama teaching at Key Stage 3. The successful candidate will be committed to fostering creativity, confidence and a love of performance while contributing to a thriving Performing Arts department.

The Role

As a Drama Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging Drama lessons to KS3 students.
• Create an inclusive learning environment where all students can develop their creativity and performance skills.
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all learners.
• Assess, monitor and report on student progress, providing timely and constructive feedback.
• Establish high expectations for behaviour, participation and achievement.
• Contribute to the wider life of the department through extracurricular activities, performances and school productions where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support curriculum development and share best practice.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Have experience teaching Drama in a secondary school setting.
• Demonstrate excellent classroom management and strong subject knowledge.
• Be passionate about inspiring young people through the performing arts.
• Have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The School

The school is a well-established and inclusive secondary school with high expectations for both students and staff. It has a strong commitment to academic achievement, creativity and personal development, offering a supportive leadership team, excellent professional development opportunities and a collaborative working environment.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Hold QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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