• Location: St Helens, Merseyside

• Start: January 2027

• Contract: Permanent

• Hours: Full-time

• Salary: M1–UPS3

• Setting: Secondary school

We’re recruiting a confident and enthusiastic Teacher of Drama for a secondary school in St Helens, starting January 2027.

This is an opportunity for a teacher who can encourage pupils to express themselves, build confidence and develop their performance skills through practical and engaging lessons.

About the Role

You will teach Drama across KS3 and KS4, delivering lessons focused on performance, improvisation, script work and theatrical techniques. You will support pupils with developing their creativity, communication and confidence, while preparing GCSE students for practical and written assessments where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Drama lessons across KS3 and KS4.

• Teach performance techniques, improvisation and script work.

• Support pupils with practical performances and coursework.

• Develop pupils’ confidence, creativity and communication skills.

• Assess progress and provide constructive feedback.

• Maintain a positive and well-managed learning environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Strong subject knowledge in Drama.

• Experience teaching secondary-age pupils.

• Confidence leading practical and performance-based lessons.

• The ability to motivate pupils and encourage participation.

If you’re a Drama teacher looking for a permanent position from January, we’d be keen to hear from you.

If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted within 48 hours. All interviews are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.