Drama Teacher – Outstanding Secondary School in Ealing
Location: Ealing, West London
Position: Drama Teacher (Key Stage 3 & Key Stage 4 / Key Stage 5 Specialist)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: Highly Competitive Outer London Salary Scale (MPS/UPS) + Excellent Benefits
We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, and forward-thinking Drama Teacher to join a highly successful Performing Arts department at an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ secondary school in the vibrant borough of Ealing.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a school celebrated for its academic excellence, creative arts provision, and strong community spirit. Drama benefits from high student uptake across GCSE and A-Level, supported by outstanding performance facilities, regular whole-school productions, and strong links with West End theater companies and creative institutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver inspiring, high-quality Drama and Performing Arts lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE Drama), with opportunities to teach Key Stage 5 (A-Level Drama & Theatre Studies).
- Develop students’ practical performance skills, theatrical analysis, script evaluation, and understanding of key practitioners (e.g., Brecht, Stanislavski, Frantic Assembly).
- Direct, coordinate, and contribute to extra-curricular school productions, showcase evenings, and drama clubs.
- Organize and lead educational visits to top London theaters and arrange drama workshops with guest practitioners.
- Track student progress effectively and provide constructive feedback to ensure high academic outcomes in practical and written assessments.
School Highlights:
- Ofsted Outstanding: Widely praised for exemplary student behavior, strong leadership, and high academic standards across the curriculum.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Includes a fully equipped drama studio, professional lighting and sound rigs, costume/prop stores, and a multi-purpose performance hall.
- Thriving Creative Arts Culture: Highly valued creative department with extensive co-curricular opportunities, annual drama festivals, and high-profile performances.
- Professional Growth: Generous non-contact planning time, collaborative departmental resourcing, and funded continuous professional development (CPD).
Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized secondary teaching qualification (both experienced teachers and ECTs are welcomed to apply).
- A strong academic background with a degree in Drama, Theatre Studies, Performing Arts, or a closely related discipline.
- Proven track record or strong potential for delivering high-level outcomes across GCSE and A-Level Drama.
- Passion for directing, stagecraft, and inspiring students through creative expression and performance.
- Full right to work in the UK.
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