Job: Drama Teacher for 7-16 year olds

Organisation: Stagecoach Kings Heath

Postcode: B13 0RJ

Job Title: Drama Teacher for 7-16 year olds
Salary: Under £10K
Hours:
Part time
Artform: Performing arts
Role: Teaching
Contract: Contract
Closing date: Fri, 03 Oct 2025
Location:

West Midlands

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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.

How to Apply