Job descriptionAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an outstanding Teacher of Drama to join a highly regarded independent all-through school in Durham. This is a superb role for a Drama specialist who enjoys academic rigour, creative expression and working with motivated pupils in a calm, purposeful environment where high standards and wider enrichment are central to school life. The school offers a strong academic culture alongside excellent pastoral care and a rich co-curricular programme. With smaller class sizes, excellent facilities and a supportive professional community, this is an outstanding opportunity to teach Drama in a setting where pupils are respectful, engaged and eager to develop both confidence and performance skill. About the Role As Teacher of Drama, you will teach across KS3–KS5, delivering engaging, well-structured lessons that develop performance ability, creativity, collaboration and reflective thinking. Your teaching will support pupils to: Build secure understanding of drama techniques, performance styles and theatrical conventions Develop confidence in performance, rehearsal and creative collaboration Explore texts, character, staging and interpretation with increasing independence Reflect critically on live theatre and their own practical work Prepare effectively for GCSE and A-Level through structured guidance, rehearsal discipline and precise feedback Pupils may study a range of dramatic forms including devised performance, script work, physical theatre, characterisation and theatre evaluation. Lessons are designed to balance creativity with strong structure, helping pupils take artistic risks while building the technical and analytical skills needed for examination success. There may also be opportunities to contribute to productions, clubs, showcases and wider performing arts enrichment across the school. The Department Drama is a valued part of school life, and the department is collaborative, creative and ambitious. Teachers share ideas, plan carefully and maintain high expectations for both classroom learning and performance standards. The department values: High-quality practical teaching that develops confidence and discipline Strong subject knowledge in performance, text exploration and theatre-making Careful modelling and feedback to support improvement over time A culture of participation, collaboration and reflection Enrichment that brings performance and theatre to life beyond the classroom Drama plays an important role in the wider life of the school, helping pupils develop communication, resilience, imagination and confidence. About the School This Durham independent all-through school is known for strong academic standards and a supportive culture. Pupils are respectful, engaged and ambitious, creating calm classrooms where teachers can focus on teaching and learning. The school places strong emphasis on academic excellence balanced with wider development, offering a broad co-curricular programme and strong pastoral support from the early years through to sixth form. Staff benefit from a professional working environment where expertise is valued, collaboration is strong and contribution to wider school life is encouraged. Key Information Location: Durham Start Date: ASAP / next term (or by agreement) Contract: Full-time, permanent Salary: Highly competitive, dependent on experience What the School is Looking For The successful candidate will: Hold QTS (or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification) Have strong subject knowledge in Drama Be confident teaching across KS3–KS5 Deliver engaging lessons that stretch and support pupils Maintain high expectations for behaviour, effort and artistic standards Contribute positively to departmental collaboration and wider school life Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and strong early-career teachers. Why Join This School Teach motivated pupils in calm, high-achieving classrooms Smaller class sizes and excellent performing arts resources Supportive department with strong collaboration and shared planning Opportunities to contribute to productions and wider enrichment A professional school culture committed to academic excellence This is a fantastic opportunity for a Drama teacher who wants to inspire creativity, develop confident performers and support excellent outcomes in a thriving Durham independent all-through school.
