Drama Teacher

Job Description

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Drama Teacher - Full-Time

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Start Date: September 2026
\n Location: Oxfordshire
\n Pay Rate: £120 - £178 per day (dependent on experience)
\n Contract Type: Full-Time

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Inspire Creativity Through Drama

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We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Drama Teacher to join a vibrant secondary education setting from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to inspire students through engaging and creative Drama lessons, helping them develop confidence, communication skills, and a love for the performing arts.

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Whether you are an experienced teacher or a strong Drama specialist with relevant classroom experience, we would love to hear from you.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Plan and deliver engaging Drama lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
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• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment where students can thrive.
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• Assess, monitor, and support student progress.
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• Encourage creativity, self-expression, and performance skills.
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• Contribute to extracurricular Drama activities, productions, and performances where appropriate.
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• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, attendance, and achievement.
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Requirements

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• Experience teaching Drama on a full-time basis within a secondary school setting.
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• Strong classroom management skills.
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• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
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• A passion for Drama and performing arts education.
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• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is preferred, although strong unqualified candidates with relevant experience may be considered.
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• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
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What We Offer

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• Competitive daily rate of £120 - £178 per day, depending on experience.
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• Full-time position with a September 2026 start.
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• Supportive and welcoming school environment.
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• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' education and personal development.
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• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
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How to Apply

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If you are a committed Drama Teacher looking for your next opportunity from September 2026, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the role further.

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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Temp-to-Perm available
\n Salary: £120.00 - £178.00 per day
\n Schedule: Monday to Friday
\n Work Location: In person, Oxfordshire

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Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

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• GCA Approved Supplier
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• opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
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• free Safeguarding training
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• refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
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• online portal to manage your pay and timesheets
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To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

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Important Information:

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• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
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• Equal Opportunities - Monarch
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• Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
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• This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.
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