Drama Teacher

GCSE Drama Teacher | Full-Time Opportunity Location: West Sussex Start Date: September / ASAP Contract: Long-Term with Potential to Go Permanent Salary: £130 - £250 per day Help Students Build Confidence On and Off the…

Pay rate £130 – £241/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 28 August 2026

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GCSE Drama Teacher | Full-Time Opportunity

Location: West Sussex
Start Date: September / ASAP
Contract: Long-Term with Potential to Go Permanent
Salary: £130 - £250 per day

Help Students Build Confidence On and Off the Stage

We're seeking a passionate and creative GCSE Drama Teacher to join a secondary school where the Performing Arts are a valued and celebrated part of school life.

This is a full-time role for a teacher who can inspire students through performance, develop their understanding of theatre, and support them as they work towards their GCSE qualifications.

Whether you're directing rehearsals, teaching performance techniques, or preparing students for GCSE assessments, you'll be helping young people develop confidence, resilience, and communication skills they'll carry well beyond school.

Key Responsibilities

Teach Drama across KS3 and KS4
Deliver engaging practical and theory-based lessons
Prepare students for GCSE performances and assessments
Monitor progress and provide effective feedback
Support school productions and enrichment activities
Work collaboratively within the wider Performing Arts department

We're Looking For

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification
Experience teaching GCSE Drama
Strong organisational and classroom management skills
A passion for theatre and creative learning
Ability to motivate and engage students of all abilities

Why Join Through Supply Desk?

Full-time role with the possibility of becoming permanent
Competitive PAYE pay
Access to ongoing CPD
Dedicated consultant support
Referral scheme worth up to £150
If you're looking for a role where your creativity can inspire the next generation of performers, we'd love to hear from you.

Safeguarding:
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates. To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles

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