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Job Title: Drama Teacher – Maternity Cover
Setting: Outstanding Mainstream Secondary School
Location: Rayleigh, Essex
Contract Type: 1 year Maternity Cover
Start Date: September 2025
Rate of Pay: Paid to scale
Excellent transport links & Parking facilities available
Do you believe theatre can change lives?
Can you ignite imagination, build confidence, and lead students on a creative journey through drama?
Are you someone who believes in the power of performance to inspire, challenge, and build confidence?
If so, this could be the perfect role for you!
Active Recruitment are working closely with a warm and vibrant secondary school in Rayleigh, Essex who are looking for a Drama Teacher who’s full of energy, creativity, and a genuine passion for helping young people find their voice. This role is a brilliant chance to be part of a school that truly values the arts – where drama isn’t just a subject, but a space for expression, collaboration, and storytelling.
From leading exciting lessons to directing school productions, you’ll play a key role in shaping a dynamic and inclusive creative community. If you’re ready to make a real difference through the power of theatre, we’d love to hear from you.
Roles and Responsibilities of the Drama Teacher:
* Planning and delivering exciting, high-quality Drama lessons that inspire students across Key Stages 3 to 5
* Helping students build performance skills – from voice and movement to improvisation and character development
* Creating a classroom environment where creativity, self-expression, and confidence can flourish
* Assessing student progress regularly and giving clear, helpful feedback that moves learning forward
* Directing and producing school plays, performances, and showcases – both curriculum-based and extra-curricular
* Collaborating with colleagues in the Arts and other departments to bring creative learning to life across the curriculum
* Setting high expectations for behaviour, effort, and achievement in every lesson
If you are a Drama Teacher, whether you are an ECT or experienced Teacher, we would love to hear from you
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