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Drama Teacher for 7-16 year olds, Stagecoach Kings Heath

  •  West Midlands
  •  Under £10K
  •  Part time
  •  Closes October 3, 2025
  •  Carly Sterne
  •  kingsheath@stagecoach.co.uk
  • #Performing arts

Description

Job Summary

Are you interested in working for the leading provider of Performing Arts' training for children? We are seeking a brilliant Drama teacher to join our wonderful team and help our amazing students continue their drama education.

Job Description

Stagecoach Kings Heath Performing Arts School is seeking an outgoing, knowledgeable and experienced Drama teacher to plan and deliver exciting lessons to 7-16-year olds - on a Performing Arts rotation with Dance and Singing. Our venue is a secondary school in Kings Heath, with our current school running from 9.30am to 1pm Saturday mornings (36 weeks a year) in term time.

Ideally you have a wealth of knowledge of drama styles and teaching strategies to engage our students and aid their acting skills. With lots of opportunities to develop performances in school and at regional/national events, we require a drama teacher who has a strong creative vision and is confident managing groups of students. Familiarity with Musical Theatre is an asset but not necessary. We are looking for a teacher who has a love of stories, with good storytelling skills, and is an imaginative, honest, reliable, and professional team member.

Applicants will need to undergo a DBS check (unless already registered on the update service) and commit to our Child Protection policy, including completing short Safeguarding CPDs.

It is essential that you can commit to a full academic year.

Competitive pay of £26 p/h

Required ASAP.

Email: [email protected] for more information/application form.

Job Requirements

  • Experience of teaching children - ideally 7-16yrs.
  • Teaching qualifications - QTS is not essential, evidence of your teaching expertise is.
  • Knowledge of a range of teaching strategies aimed at developing students' creativity and skills competency.
  • Strong subject knowledge: styles of theatre performance, vocal, physical, improvisation. Ability to teach both script-led and devising performance.
  • Experience and confidence with managing groups of students - usually no more than 18 in a class.
  • Good organisation, planning skills, flexible and able to adapt when necessary.
  • Reliable and punctual .
  • Excellent understanding of safe working practices and Safeguarding essentials.
  • Willingness to work as a team and independently to create high standard outcomes.

Job Responsibilities

  • Plan series of lessons, units either independently or as part of the teaching team
  • Teach 3 classes, approx 50mins per lesson to 3 different groups (ages 7-9, 9-11, 11-16)
  • Take an active role in term/yearly planning - decisions about shows and other performances
  • Adhere to the schools' Safeguarding policies and ongoing CPD
  • Maintain a safe environment and facilitate a positive, engaging working atmophere
  • Treat all students fairly, and utilise behaviour strategies where needed (Principal actively supports)
  • Be guided and instructed about any SEND, or any other learning, personal or other relevant matters affecting a child

How to Apply

Email: [email protected] for more information/application form.

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