Drama Teacher - Vibrant Secondary School in Ipswich

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

Drama Teacher

A vibrant Secondary School in Ipswich is seeking a professional and highly organised Drama Teacher to join their experienced Performing Arts faculty. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-structured and supportive school environment where teaching staff play an essential role in the smooth running and artistic success of the department.

The successful candidate will provide day-to-day instructional support across multiple key stages, focusing on performance theories, script analysis, technical theatre, and physical performance studies. Responsibilities will include maintaining student progress records, updating school tracking systems, managing departmental correspondence, supporting attendance administration, and assisting with the organisation of school productions, local theatre trips, and extracurricular drama workshops.

You will also support communication with parents, students, and external technical agencies while ensuring that information is handled professionally and safely at all times. Strong organisational skills are essential, as the role requires the ability to coordinate events, manage equipment tracking, and balance multiple responsibilities within a busy school environment.

The school is looking for someone who is proactive, reliable, and highly mindful of backstage safety regulations and equipment compliance. Good IT skills and familiarity with performance technology platforms are important, alongside strong communication and interpersonal skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing school community where teaching staff are highly valued and staff wellbeing and professional development are prioritised.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 well-established Secondary School in Ipswich with a strong commitment to broad curriculum access, artistic excellence, and student wellbeing. The school serves a creative, diverse community and is known for its welcoming and inclusive ethos. Students are respectful, expressive, and engaged in their studies, creating a purposeful and collaborative atmosphere.

Requirements

• Previous teaching or relevant instructional experience in Drama or Performing Arts up to GCSE and A-Level

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Good IT and performance technology tracking skills

• Professional, proactive, and energetic approach to extracurricular activities

• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic school environment

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.