At a Glance
- Tasks: Introduce young learners to Drama through movement, role-play, and storytelling.
- Company: Join the founding team of a new pre-preparatory school in Epping Forest.
- Benefits: Competitive salary starting at £45,000 and extensive employee assistance programme.
- Other info: Position starts in September 2026.
- Why this job: Shape a school's foundations and inspire young learners in a serene setting.
- Qualifications: Must hold QTS with a strong academic background in Drama or Performing Arts.
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.
What The School Offers
- 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
- 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
- Works with warmth, creativity and professionalism
- 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.
Drama Primary Teacher in Chelmsford employer: RIBBONS AND REEVES
This new pre-preparatory school in Epping Forest offers a serene, well-resourced environment. Employees benefit from ongoing professional development and 24/7 virtual GP access. Join a mission to nurture expressive, joyful learners through a knowledge-rich curriculum.
