Drama/Music Teacher

Position Details

Drama / Music Teacher - Full time, long term temporary role at an Ofsted rated Good secondary school in Birmingham. Start date: September 2026.

Salary: £175 £250 per day.

Key Stages: KS3 & KS4. Contract: full time, long term.

Role

The successful candidate will deliver engaging drama and music lessons to KS3 and KS4 students, inspiring confidence, creativity and performance skills. Responsibilities include:

• Plan and deliver high quality lessons across drama and music, covering practical performance, composition, devising, script analysis, rehearsal techniques and musical appreciation.
• Assess student progress, provide feedback and create an inclusive classroom environment that encourages creative expression.
• Prepare learners for GCSE Drama and/or Music qualifications where applicable.
• Contribute to school productions, concerts, performances and extracurricular clubs, supporting the wider cultural life of the school.
• Collaborate with the Performing Arts department, and support professional development and enrichment activities.

Candidate Requirements

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS); entry level teacher status (ECT) welcome.
• Experience teaching drama and/or music across KS3 and KS4.
• Confidence in delivering both practical and theoretical aspects of the curriculum.
• Excellent classroom management and organisational skills.
• Commitment to supporting student progress and raising attainment.
• Passion for the performing arts and inspiring young people through creative learning.
• Willingness to contribute to extracurricular performances, productions and enrichment activities.

Benefits & Offer

The role offers the opportunity to work within a well resourced Performing Arts department that values professional development, collaboration and student enrichment through performances and creative events.

Location: Birmingham. The school has a supportive leadership, positive learning environment and a commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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