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

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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.

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