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  or email 

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