Drama Teacher - Outstanding Croydon School

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Drama Teacher - Croydon, South London 🎭 We are seeking an inspirational and talented Drama Teacher to join a vibrant and supportive secondary school in the borough of Croydon. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and dynamic educator to lead engaging lessons and contribute to the school's rich performing arts curriculum. The Role The school is looking for a qualified Drama Teacher with experience teaching across all key stages, up to GCSE and A-Level . The ideal candidate will be adept at fostering a positive and engaging learning environment where students feel confident to express themselves. Your key responsibilities will include: Delivering high-quality, practical, and theoretical Drama lessons to students from Key Stage 3 through to A-Level. Developing and implementing a creative and challenging curriculum that explores devising, scripted work, and theatre history (including practitioners like Stanislavski and Brecht). Directing and coordinating school productions, showcases, and performances, encouraging wide participation from students. Mentoring students and providing constructive feedback to help them develop their performance and analytical skills. Collaborating with the Arts faculty to enhance the profile of drama within the school and wider community. Candidate Requirements To be considered for this rewarding position, you should have: A degree in Drama, Theatre Studies , or a related performing arts field. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a PGCE. Proven experience teaching Drama at the secondary school level, with expertise at GCSE and A-Level . Proficiency in a range of theatrical styles and an understanding of relevant examination specifications. Excellent communication, direction, and classroom management skills, with a passion for inspiring young talent. Salary & Application The salary for this position is competitive and will be paid to the MPS/UPS scale (Outer London pay scale), commensurate with your experience and qualifications. If you are a talented Drama Teacher looking for a new challenge in a supportive school environment, please apply through our recruitment platform or contact our agency directly for further details . We are actively interviewing for this role and encourage prompt applications.

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