Job Details

Drama Teacher - Southampton School

Start Date: January 2027
Contract: Long-term until at least Easter 2027
Salary: £175 - £260 per day, dependent on experience
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Location: Southampton

Job Description

Supply Desk are supporting a well-established all-through school in Southampton in their search for a passionate and creative Drama Teacher to join their team from January 2027.

This is a full-time, long-term position running until at least Easter 2027, with the potential to continue beyond this point.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging Drama lessons, encouraging students to develop their creativity, confidence and communication skills while maintaining high expectations for learning, behaviour and achievement.

The role would suit either an experienced Drama Teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to join a supportive school environment where professional development and collaborative working are actively encouraged.

About the School

The school is in Southampton, educating pupils through to Year 11. Its curriculum is designed to build knowledge sequentially throughout a pupil's education, with primary and secondary colleagues working together to create strong foundations for future learning.

The school places a strong emphasis on providing a coherent, ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum, while encouraging curiosity and ensuring different curriculum subjects are valued equally. Its approach is built around the belief that all students can achieve well.

Staff are encouraged to develop professionally through collaboration, coaching and timetabled CPD, with teaching practice informed by educational research. The school's wider ethos centres on the values of Love, Service and Belonging, alongside academic achievement, social responsibility and helping pupils develop their individual talents and passions.

This makes the role particularly well suited to a Drama Teacher who wants to use creativity and performance to build students' confidence, communication skills and enthusiasm for learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality and engaging Drama lessons.
• Plan and prepare creative lessons in line with the school's curriculum.
• Create opportunities for students to develop confidence, creativity and performance skills.
• Assess and monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, engagement and achievement.
• Provide an inclusive classroom environment where students feel confident expressing ideas and taking creative risks.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the department and wider school.
• Contribute positively to the school's wider curriculum and enrichment opportunities.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching Drama within a secondary school setting is desirable.
• Strong subject knowledge and a genuine passion for Drama and performing arts.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to deliver engaging practical and theory-based lessons.
• Confidence supporting students of different abilities and backgrounds.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing.
• ECTs and experienced teachers are both encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

• January 2027 start.
• Full-time, Monday to Friday.
• Long-term position until at least Easter 2027.
• £175 - £260 per day, dependent on experience.
• Supportive all-through school environment.
• Strong emphasis on staff development, collaboration and CPD.
• Dedicated Supply Desk consultant throughout the placement.
• Potential for the role to continue beyond Easter.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit (url removed) or contact (url removed) for further information.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.