Drama Teacher – PRU – Barking and Dagenham – April 2025Start

Drama Teacher – Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) – Barking and Dagenham – April 2025 Start 📍 Location: Barking and Dagenham 📅 Start Date: April 2025 📄 Contract: Full-Time, Permanent 💰 Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience) Are you a creative and dedicated Drama Teacher with a passion for using the arts to engage and inspire students who need extra support? A Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Barking and Dagenham is seeking a talented and compassionate Drama Teacher to join their team in April 2025 . This is a unique opportunity to use your expertise to transform the lives of young people who benefit from a creative, supportive, and alternative learning environment. Why Join This PRU? ✔ Inclusive & Nurturing Environment – Work in a school that focuses on the individual needs of each student, providing a supportive atmosphere to help them succeed. ✔ Creative Freedom – Use drama and the performing arts to engage and inspire students, helping them build confidence, self-expression, and emotional resilience. ✔ Small Class Sizes – Provide focused, personalised support in small classes, giving you the opportunity to make a real difference in each student’s development. ✔ Collaborative Team – Work alongside experienced colleagues and support staff in a supportive and inclusive environment, with a shared goal of student success. ✔ Professional Development – Access training and opportunities to further your career and enhance your skills in a challenging yet rewarding setting. ✔ Positive Impact – See the direct effect of your teaching on students’ lives, helping them rebuild their confidence and explore their potential. Your Role as a Drama Teacher: 🔹 Plan and deliver dynamic drama lessons that engage and inspire students, using creative approaches to learning. 🔹 Tailor lessons to meet the individual needs of students, supporting their emotional and social development through the arts. 🔹 Encourage self-expression and build confidence through drama activities, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. 🔹 Support students in developing their communication, collaboration, and performance skills in a variety of drama-related tasks. 🔹 Monitor and assess student progress , providing feedback and implementing interventions to help students reach their potential. 🔹 Build strong relationships with students, offering mentorship and support to help them succeed both in and outside the classroom. 🔹 Collaborate with colleagues to ensure the successful delivery of the broader curriculum and promote students' personal growth. Who We’re Looking For: ✅ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a specialism in Drama or Performing Arts. ✅ Experience teaching drama at secondary level (experience in a PRU or alternative education setting is advantageous). ✅ A creative, patient, and adaptable approach to teaching students with a variety of needs and challenges. ✅ Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate students in a dynamic learning environment. ✅ A passion for the arts and a commitment to making a positive impact on students' lives. ✅ An Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one). If you are a passionate Drama Teacher eager to use your creative skills to help students thrive in a PRU environment , we’d love to hear from you! Apply today by submitting your CV, and we’ll be in touch to discuss the next steps.