Drama Teacher - Good Secondary School - Newcastle

Are you a creative and enthusiastic Drama Teacher looking to inspire students through performance, storytelling, and theatre arts? A welcoming Good secondary school in Newcastle is seeking a passionate Drama Teacher to join its Performing Arts department. This is a full-time, permanent position , available from September or sooner.

About the School
This Good-rated secondary school in Newcastle is known for its inclusive culture, strong pastoral support, and commitment to academic and creative excellence. The school encourages pupils to develop confidence, teamwork, and communication skills through a wide range of creative opportunities.

Staff benefit from a collaborative and supportive environment, with leadership committed to professional development and innovation in teaching. The Drama department is vibrant and well-resourced, delivering engaging lessons and extracurricular activities that allow pupils to explore acting, directing, and production skills.

About the Role
As a Drama Teacher, you will deliver engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping pupils build confidence, creativity, and performance skills. You will encourage students to develop their own ideas while fostering an understanding of theatre, dramatic techniques, and performance analysis.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering high-quality Drama lessons across KS3 and KS4

• Supporting pupils of varying abilities through differentiated teaching strategies

• Encouraging creativity, collaboration, and confidence in performance

• Assessing pupil progress and providing constructive feedback

• Contributing to departmental planning and curriculum development

• Supporting extracurricular opportunities such as school productions, drama clubs, and performances

• Maintaining high expectations of behaviour, engagement, and achievement

Experience and Skills

The successful candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

• Have strong subject knowledge and enthusiasm for Drama and Performing Arts

• Demonstrate excellent classroom management and communication skills

• Be committed to inspiring pupils’ creativity and confidence

• Work collaboratively within the department to deliver high-quality teaching

Early Career Teachers are welcome, with mentoring and support programmes available.

Why Join This School?

• Good secondary school with a supportive and collaborative staff culture

• Well-resourced Performing Arts department

• Permanent full-time position

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

• Leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and effective teaching

Salary
MPS/UPS depending on experience.

Application
To apply for this Drama Teacher role at a Good secondary school in Newcastle, please submit your CV as soon as possible.