LAMDA exams speech and drama teacher (freelance)

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Pull the Other Speech and Drama Education


Job: LAMDA exams speech and drama teacher (freelance)

Job: LAMDA exams speech and drama teacher (freelance)

Organisation: Pull the Other Speech and Drama Education

Postcode: SM6 0PH

  • Job Title: LAMDA exams speech and drama teacher (freelance)
  • Salary: Under £10K
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Education
  • Role: Teaching
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 01 Sep 2025

  • Location:

    London

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Job Description

This is a part-time on-site role for a LAMDA Speech and Drama Teacher located at Wallington High School for Girls for group lessons (which can also open opportunities to teach in private homes within the local area for 1-1 lessons).

Working Days

  • Group Lessons: Tuesdays (2)3pm to (~4)~5pm and/or Wednesdays 3pm to ~5pm during term time and two exam Sundays (one in February and one in June).
  • Private Lessons: Monday – Saturday at times arranged between teacher and client to suit both for 30/45/60min weekly or biweekly lessons.

Start Date: September 2025 onwards during term time.

  • Autumn Term 2025: Lessons commence, Wed 17th Sep and lessons conclude, Wed 10th Dec
  • Spring Term 2026: Lessons commence, Tue 6th Jan and lessons conclude, Wed 18th Mar
  • Summer Term 2026: Lessons commence, Tue 14th Apr and lessons conclude, Wed 24th Jun
  • Annual meeting: Thu 4th Sep 9:30am-12:30pm
  • New Teacher Training: tbc according to new hires availability

Pay

Teachers are freelance and responsible for their own tax.

*£45p/h group lessons

**£21/£29/£37 private 1-1 lessons

Travel is paid up to £10 per day dependent on proof of travel receipt or mileage at 0.45p p/m.

*Experienced teachers in the LAMDA syllabi

**According to lesson length

Successful candidates who choose to accept the role:

– An Enhanced online DBS will be arranged should they need.

– Safeguarding courses will need to be completed through the school.

– Personal Liability Insurance for drama teachers will need to be sought and proven.

All of the above will be at the expense of the teacher accepting the role as all are transferable to other roles in the same working sector and beyond.

For more information on PTO and why professionals choose to work for us please take a look at our website https://ptospeechanddrama.com/work-with-us/

Job Requirements

Must have qualifications

  • Experience in drama and performing arts
  • Experience in teaching and teaching acting
  • Bachelor’s degree in Theatre, Drama, Education, or a related field
  • 1-3 years of experience in teaching drama and performing arts
  • Must be located in commutable distance to Wallington, England, United Kingdom

Preffered Qualifications

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Ability to inspire and motivate young people
  • Previous experience with LAMDA exam qualifications is a plus

Job Responsibilities

The teacher will be responsible for delivering high-quality speech and drama lessons, completing lesson plans according to each lessons focus and aim that is pre-set by PTO, and ensuring students’ progress in the chosen LAMDA examination syllabus in order to pass their examinations.

Weekly tasks include planning and delivering engaging lessons often alongside another teacher for group lessons, assessing student performance, providing feedback, and preparing students for twice annual LAMDA examinations in the LAMDA performance and communication syllabi.

How to Apply

Please send your cover letter and Teaching CV to [email protected]

Your cover Letter must state evidence/examples of meeting all the ‘must have qualifications’ and please highlight with evidence/examples which ‘preferred qualifications’ you meet.

Interviews will be held on Zoom at a time that suits both candidate and interviewer.

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