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Drama Teacher

Job Posted: 23 days ago

Salary: £ 120 - 230 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Newham, London

Expire in: 5 days

Job Description

Teacher of Drama
 Required for September 2026
 Inner London Salary | Substantial Recruitment Allowance | TLR Available for Experienced Candidates

A large, high-performing and heavily oversubscribed secondary school in the London Borough of Newham is seeking to appoint an ambitious and intellectually confident Teacher of Drama to join a successful and well-established department.

Drama is a highly valued subject within the curriculum. It is taught to all students at Key Stage 3, with strong uptake at GCSE (Pearson Edexcel). The department is further enriched by an extensive programme of productions and extracurricular activities, playing a key role in developing students' confidence, articulation, and cultural awareness.

The Role

We are looking for a teacher who:

Has strong subject knowledge and a genuine passion for Drama
Can deliver consistently high-quality teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4
Maintains high expectations of all students, both academically and behaviourally
Is committed to continual improvement and professional development
Contributes to the wider life of the school, including productions and enrichment activitiesThis post is suitable for both Early Career Teachers and more experienced colleagues. For the right candidate, a Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR) will be available to support additional leadership within the department.

Why Join Us?

The school is characterised by a disciplined and purposeful learning environment, underpinned by a clear ethos of high expectations and strong academic outcomes.

We offer:

A highly supportive and structured induction and CPD programme
Excellent opportunities for career progression within a successful Trust
A professional working environment with a strong focus on teaching and learning
A comprehensive staff benefits package, including: 
Free breakfast and lunch
Employee Assistance Programme (including counselling and legal support)
Relocation support (where applicable)This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving school community committed to excellence and student success in the London Borough of Newham.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community

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