Drama Teacher Secondary School

Job Description

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

Start Date: Immediate/September 2026 Contract: Full-time Salary: Paid to scale (depending on experience)

Are you a creative and passionate Drama Teacher eager to inspire students both on and off the stage? Teaching Personnel are working closely with a well-regarded secondary school in Preston who are seeking an enthusiastic Drama specialist to join their vibrant and supportive department.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking school that values creativity, student engagement, and high-quality teaching, while also prioritising staff wellbeing and professional development.

The successful candidate will have:

• A recognised teaching qualification (QTS, QTLS, or equivalent)
• An enhanced Child-Only DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply
• Strong subject knowledge and experience teaching Drama at secondary level
• Confident classroom and behaviour management skills
• The ability to motivate, engage, and build positive relationships with students
• A flexible and inclusive approach to teaching diverse learners

The school offers:

• A welcoming and inclusive working environment
• Clear opportunities for progression and ongoing CPD
• Potential temporary-to-permanent opportunities
• Modern facilities and access to specialist resources
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional growth

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. xwzovoh For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.