Drama Teacher

Drama/Acting Teacher with Industry Experience – Schools, Northampton

Location: Northampton
Position: Drama/Acting Teacher
Salary: £120-£251 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Term-time only

Teaching Personnel is looking for a passionate Drama/Acting Teacher with real-world industry experience to inspire students across schools in Northampton. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in performing arts to bring their knowledge and creativity into the classroom, helping students to develop their confidence, acting skills, and a love for drama.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and dynamic drama lessons to students of varying abilities in secondary schools.
• Share your industry experience and practical insights with students, bringing the subject to life through creative teaching approaches.
• Inspire and guide students in drama productions, performances, and extracurricular activities.
• Foster a supportive, inclusive environment where students feel confident expressing themselves.
• Work collaboratively with school staff to develop engaging schemes of work that encourage creativity and personal growth.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching qualification.
• Previous experience teaching drama/acting in a school setting (desirable).
• Real-world experience in the acting or performing arts industry.
• A strong passion for drama and the ability to ignite that passion in students.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive rates of pay and flexible working opportunities.
• Access to professional development courses to help you grow your career in education.
• A dedicated team of consultants who match you with schools that suit your teaching style.
• Opportunities to work in a range of schools across Northampton, giving you a breadth of experience.

If you're an enthusiastic Drama/Acting Teacher with industry experience and a passion for education, we want to hear from you! Bring your expertise into the classroom and inspire the next generation of performers.

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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.
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