Drama/Music Teacher

Drama / Music Teacher

Key Details

• Position: Drama / Music Teacher
• Location: Ofsted-rated Good secondary school, Birmingham
• Start Date: September 2026
• Contract: Full-time, long-term
• Key Stages: KS3 & KS4
• Status: QTS required; ECTs welcome to apply

The Role
An Ofsted-rated Good secondary school in Birmingham is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Drama / Music Teacher to join its Performing Arts department from September 2026 on a full-time, long-term basis.
The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons across Drama and Music at KS3 and KS4, inspiring students to develop their creativity, confidence, and performance skills. You will teach a broad and engaging curriculum, supporting students in practical performance, composition, devising, script analysis, rehearsal techniques, and musical appreciation while preparing learners for GCSE Drama and/or Music qualifications where applicable.
Working within a collaborative Performing Arts department, you will plan and deliver high-quality lessons, assess student progress, and create an inclusive classroom environment where students feel confident to express themselves creatively. You may also contribute to school productions, concerts, performances, and extracurricular clubs, helping to enhance the wider cultural life of the school.

The Candidate
The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS; ECTs are welcome to apply
• Have experience teaching Drama and/or Music across KS3 and KS4
• Be confident delivering practical and theoretical aspects of the curriculum
• Demonstrate excellent classroom management and organisational skills
• Be committed to supporting student progress and raising attainment
• Have a passion for the performing arts and inspiring young people through creative learning
• Be keen to contribute to extracurricular performances, productions, and enrichment activities

The School
This Ofsted-rated Good secondary school in Birmingham is recognised for its supportive leadership, positive learning environment, and commitment to delivering a broad and balanced curriculum. The Performing Arts department is well-resourced and highly valued within the school, with excellent opportunities for staff collaboration, professional development, and student enrichment through performances and creative events.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Drama / Music Teacher seeking a full-time, long-term role in Birmingham starting September 2026, offering the chance to work within a successful and supportive school where creativity and student achievement are at the heart of the curriculum.

Due to the number of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.