Drama Teacher (ECT) – Newark, Nottinghamshire

A creative and inclusive 11–18 secondary school in Newark is seeking an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher of Drama to join its Performing Arts department. This role is ideal for an ECT who is passionate about drama education and keen to begin their career in a school that values creativity, confidence and strong classroom practice. Drama plays an important role in the wider curriculum, supporting student voice, wellbeing and personal development alongside academic achievement. The Role You will teach Drama across Key Stages 3 and 4 , delivering practical, engaging lessons that build students’ confidence in performance, collaboration and analysis. The curriculum balances skills-based learning with exploration of scripted texts, devising techniques and performance evaluation. At Key Stage 3, the focus is on creativity, teamwork and expressive skills. At Key Stage 4, students develop performance discipline, written evaluation and confidence in presenting work to an audience. You will be supported in developing strong classroom routines and behaviour management strategies within practical lessons — a key focus for ECT development in this subject area. ECT Support & Development This school offers a well-structured and realistic ECT induction programme, with particular attention given to practical subjects. You will benefit from: A dedicated Performing Arts mentor Reduced teaching timetable during induction Regular coaching focused on practical classroom management Opportunities to observe experienced Drama and Music teachers CPD tailored to teaching performance-based subjects The department understands the unique challenges of Drama teaching and provides hands-on support from day one. The Performing Arts Department The Performing Arts department is collaborative and well-established, with Drama and Music working closely together on productions and enrichment events. Shared planning and assessment materials help ensure consistency and manageable workload. Students regularly participate in performances, workshops and small-scale productions, helping to build confidence without overwhelming staff with large-scale commitments. The School Environment Rated Good by Ofsted , the school has a calm, respectful learning culture and strong pastoral systems. Behaviour expectations are clear, and senior staff are visible and supportive during lessons and transitions. Staff wellbeing is prioritised, with sensible expectations around marking, planning and enrichment for ECTs. Who This Role Is For This role would suit: An ECT or trainee Drama teacher completing QTS Someone confident leading practical lessons A reflective practitioner eager to develop classroom practice A teacher who values collaboration and structured support Why This Is a Strong First Role Excellent mentoring tailored to practical subjects Supportive and creative department culture Calm classrooms and consistent behaviour systems Opportunities to grow confidence gradually A school that genuinely invests in early career teachers If you’re an Early Career Teacher of Drama looking for a supportive and creative start to your teaching career, this role offers the right balance of challenge, support and opportunity.