Drama Teacher

Smart Teachers is recruiting a passionate and creative Drama Teacher to join a successful and supportive secondary school in Newham from September 2026.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher to inspire students through high-quality Drama teaching at Key Stage 3. The successful candidate will be committed to fostering creativity, confidence and a love of performance while contributing to a thriving Performing Arts department.

About the school

The school is a well-established and inclusive secondary school with high expectations for both students and staff. It has a strong commitment to academic achievement, creativity and personal development, offering a supportive leadership team, excellent professional development opportunities and a collaborative working environment.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Drama Teacher you will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Have experience teaching Drama in a secondary school setting
• Demonstrate excellent classroom management and strong subject knowledg
• Be passionate about inspiring young people through the performing arts.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable teaching experience
• Have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Be passionate about inspiring young people through the performing arts

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].