At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire young learners through drama, storytelling, and creative exploration.
- Company: Join the founding team of a new pre-preparatory school in Epping Forest.
- Benefits: Competitive salary starting at £45,000, professional development, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Be part of a serene, well-resourced environment designed for excellent teaching.
- Why this job: Shape a vibrant school community and nurture joyful, expressive learners.
- Qualifications: QTS with a strong background in Drama or Performing Arts; EYFS/KS1 experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
Join the founding team of a new pre-preparatory school in Epping Forest for September 2026. An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Primary Teacher with a Drama specialism to join the founding team of a brand-new pre-preparatory school for children aged 3-7. This role is ideal for a Primary Teacher with a Drama specialism who is passionate about early performance skills, confidence-building, storytelling and nurturing expressive, joyful learners through a knowledge-rich curriculum.
As a Primary Teacher with a Drama specialism, you will help shape a school built on calm classrooms, strong routines and a deep understanding of child development. You will introduce young learners to the foundations of Drama through movement, role-play, voice work, character, story structure and imaginative exploration, ensuring lessons are engaging, accessible and age-appropriate within a thoughtfully designed environment.
Competitive salary starting at £45,000. Extensive employee assistance programme, preferential fee discounts for eligible staff, ongoing professional development and coaching, 24/7 virtual GP access, legal, financial and wellbeing support, and a serene, well-resourced setting designed to support excellent teaching.
Who We're Looking For
- Holds QTS with a strong academic background (Drama, Performing Arts or related field preferred)
- Has experience in EYFS/KS1 or pre-preparatory settings (essential) or an ECT with strong academics
- Understands early child development and the foundations of expressive arts
- Values clarity, structure and joyful, knowledge-rich teaching
- Is excited to help build a new school community from the ground up
If you are a Primary Teacher with a Drama specialism who wants to shape a school's foundations, inspire young learners, and contribute to a thoughtful, modern-traditional educational vision, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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Drama Primary Teacher in Leeds employer: Ribbons and Reeves Limited
Join a pioneering educational community as a Drama Primary Teacher in Epping Forest, where you will have the unique opportunity to shape the foundations of a new pre-preparatory school. Our commitment to nurturing expressive learners is matched by a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development, competitive salaries, and a serene environment designed for excellent teaching. With extensive employee assistance programmes and a focus on building a collaborative school community, this role offers meaningful and rewarding employment for passionate educators.
Contact Details:
Ribbons and Reeves Limited Recruitment Team
