Teacher of Performing Arts/Drama

Job Description:

• Teacher of Performing Arts/Drama
• Based in Leicester
• Competitive daily rate: £150.00 - £235 per day
• Full-time Position

We are seeking a dedicated, creative, and passionate Performing Arts (Drama) Teacher to join a thriving secondary school in Leicester. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic educator to inspire students through Drama and the wider Performing Arts curriculum, fostering confidence, creativity, and self-expression in a supportive learning environment.

As a Drama Teacher, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, engaging lessons that challenge and motivate students across Key Stages 3 and 4 (KS5 experience desirable). You will contribute to both the academic and extracurricular life of the school, including productions, performances, and enrichment activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging Drama and Performing Arts lessons in line with the national curriculum
• Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment where all students can thrive
• Use a range of practical, theoretical, and performance-based teaching strategies to engage learners
• Assess, monitor, and record student progress, providing clear and constructive feedback
• Prepare students for internal assessments and GCSE examinations (where applicable)
• Support and lead school productions, showcases, and extracurricular drama activities
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the Arts faculty and across the wider school
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers regarding student progress and development
• Participate in departmental meetings, whole-school initiatives, and ongoing professional development

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A Bachelor's degree in Drama, Performing Arts, Education, or a related field
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)
• Strong subject knowledge across practical and theoretical Drama
• A passion for Performing Arts and the ability to inspire creativity and confidence in students
• Excellent classroom management and organisational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• The flexibility, resilience, and enthusiasm to work with diverse learners
• Experience teaching in a secondary school setting (preferred)

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rate: £150.00 - £235 per day
• Full-time position
• Company pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative Arts department
• Opportunities for continued professional development

If you are a committed Performing Arts professional ready to make a meaningful impact within a Leicester school community, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and cover letter for consideration.

Safeguarding Statement
Clarence Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required, in line with the Government's Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 guidance.