Role: Teacher of Drama – KS3–KS4
Location: Stowmarket, Suffolk
Contract: Full-time, fixed-term for two terms
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: MPS/UPS, dependent on experience

A secondary school in Stowmarket is seeking a Drama Teacher for a two-term fixed-term appointment. The school is looking for someone who can deliver practical lessons, develop pupils' performance skills and support their understanding of theatre-making and evaluation.

The Role

• Teach Drama across KS3 and KS4.

• Plan practical lessons in improvisation, devising and scripted performance.

• Develop pupils' understanding of characterisation, staging and performance techniques.

• Support examination groups with practical assessments and written evaluation.

• Organise purposeful group work and maintain safe rehearsal routines.

• Contribute to performances and extracurricular activities where appropriate.

The Candidate

• Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

• Has strong practical Drama knowledge.

• Can manage performance spaces and collaborative activities.

• Encourages creativity, participation and constructive feedback.

The Environment

The school encourages pupils to develop confidence through creative subjects and collaborative projects. The successful teacher will work with colleagues to deliver a consistent curriculum throughout the fixed-term appointment.

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If you are a Drama Teacher seeking a January 2027 role in Suffolk, please submit your CV.