Drama Teacher – Secondary School – Salford
Location: Salford, Greater Manchester
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: MPS1–UPS3, paid in line with the teacher pay scale
A secondary school in Salford is seeking an energetic and creative Drama Teacher to join its performing arts provision. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who can encourage students to express themselves, build confidence and develop their performance skills through practical and theoretical learning.
The successful candidate will teach Drama across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering lessons that cover performance, improvisation, characterisation and script work. The school is looking for someone who can create an inclusive classroom environment, motivate students of different abilities and contribute to the wider creative life of the school.
Drama Teacher – Role and Responsibilities
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Plan and deliver engaging Drama lessons across KS3 and KS4.
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Teach performance techniques, improvisation, script interpretation and character development.
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Help students develop their confidence, communication and teamwork skills.
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Prepare students for practical assessments and relevant written examinations.
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Encourage students to evaluate performances and reflect on their own progress.
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Adapt activities to accommodate different abilities and levels of experience.
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Maintain a positive learning environment with clear expectations for behaviour.
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Assess students' practical and written work, providing constructive feedback.
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Support extracurricular drama clubs, school productions and performances where appropriate.
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Collaborate with colleagues to develop schemes of work and share creative resources.
Drama Teacher – School Information
The school aims to provide students with opportunities to develop their academic abilities alongside their creative interests. Its approach to learning encourages participation, collaboration and confidence, enabling students to explore new skills and express ideas in a supportive environment.
Based in Salford, the school is accessible from surrounding Greater Manchester areas. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to contribute to students' creative development while working with colleagues who value inclusive teaching and positive student relationships.
Drama Teacher – Experience and Qualifications
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
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Experience teaching Drama at secondary level.
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Strong knowledge of practical performance and theoretical Drama.
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The ability to deliver engaging lessons for students with varied abilities.
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Effective classroom management and communication skills.
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A genuine passion for performing arts and student development.
Salary
The role offers a salary on the MPS1–UPS3 teacher pay scale, depending on experience.
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