Drama Teacher

Flourish Education is looking for a Drama Teacher to work at a secondary school in Solihull, with the role starting in September 2026 and continuing until May 2027. This is a part-time position for a teacher who can engage students through practical Drama and help them build confidence, communication and performance skills.

The successful candidate will teach across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 and will be responsible for planning lessons, assessing progress and managing behaviour. You will use a range of teaching approaches to support students with different abilities and encourage them to take an active role in practical and performance work.

The position would suit an experienced Drama Teacher or an ECT with a relevant subject background.

• Deliver Drama lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Plan practical and theory-based lessons
• Develop students' confidence, performance and communication skills
• Monitor and assess pupil progress
• Provide feedback to support students' development
• Encourage participation in practical activities
• Maintain good classroom behaviour and clear expectations
• Adapt teaching to meet different learning needs
• Work alongside colleagues within the Performing Arts department

• QTS or Early Career Teacher (ECT) status
• Previous experience teaching Drama or Performing Arts within a secondary school
• Good knowledge of the KS3 and KS4 Drama curriculum
• Strong subject knowledge and practical performance skills
• Ability to plan and deliver lessons independently
• Effective classroom and behaviour management skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Reliable and flexible approach to teaching

• Pay from £174.71 to £240.70 per day, equivalent to £34,068 to £46,937 based on a full-time position across a full school year, dependent on experience (M1-M6)
• Holiday Pay - 12.07% of your day rate accrued into your holiday pot
• Pension contributions
• Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Regular contact throughout your assignment

This Drama Teacher position is based in Solihull and is easily accessible from Dorridge, Knowle, Shirley, Olton, Acocks Green, Hall Green, Sheldon, Birmingham and surrounding areas. The school has good transport links and onsite parking is available.

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.