Drama Teacher - Brilliant Battersea School, Wandsworth

Drama Teacher - Battersea, Wandsworth 🎭

We are seeking an inspirational and talented Drama Teacher to join a vibrant secondary school in the desirable Battersea area of Wandsworth. This is a superb opportunity for a creative and dynamic educator to lead engaging lessons and contribute to the school's thriving performing arts culture.

The Role

The school is looking for a qualified Drama Teacher with experience teaching across all key stages, up to GCSE and A-Level. The ideal candidate will be adept at fostering a positive, encouraging environment where students can confidently explore performance and theatrical concepts. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality, practical, and theoretical Drama lessons to students from Key Stage 3 through to A-Level.


• Developing and implementing a creative curriculum that explores devising, scripted work, and various theatre practitioners and genres.


• Directing and coordinating school productions, showcases, and performances, ensuring wide student participation and artistic excellence.


• Mentoring students and providing effective feedback to help them develop strong performance and analytical skills, preparing them thoroughly for examinations.


• Collaborating with the wider Arts faculty to promote the importance of creativity and performance across the school.

Candidate Requirements

To be considered for this rewarding position, you should have:

• A degree in Drama, Theatre Studies, or a related performing arts field.


• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a PGCE.


• Proven experience teaching Drama at the secondary school level, with expertise at GCSE and A-Level.


• Proficiency in a range of theatrical styles and a strong understanding of relevant examination specifications.


• Excellent communication, direction, and classroom management skills, with a clear passion for inspiring young talent.

Salary & Application

The salary for this position is competitive and will be paid to the MPS/UPS scale (Inner London pay scale), commensurate with your experience and qualifications.

If you are a talented Drama Teacher looking for a new challenge in a supportive, creative school in Wandsworth, please apply through our recruitment platform or contact our agency directly for further details. We are actively interviewing for this role and encourage prompt applications.