Job description

Drama Teacher
Location: Barnsley (S70, S71)
Salary: Up to £220 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-Day / Long-Term, Part-Time / Full-Time

Can you bring stories to life and help students build confidence through performance?

GSL Education are looking for an inspiring Drama Teacher to deliver engaging lessons that encourage creativity, collaboration, and self-expression through drama and performance for schools in Barnsley (S70, S71).


Where Creativity Takes Centre Stage

  • Teach Drama across key stages with energy and imagination
  • Explore performance, improvisation, script work, and stagecraft
  • Build students’ confidence, communication, and teamwork skills
  • Encourage creativity while developing discipline and structure

Your Drama Teacher Role Behind the Scenes

  • Plan and deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned Drama lessons
  • Support pupils of varying abilities and performance confidence
  • Provide constructive feedback to support personal development
  • Maintain a positive, inclusive, and well-managed learning space
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues on performances and projects

The Performer We’re Looking For

  • Qualified Drama Teacher (QTS or equivalent)
  • Experience teaching Drama in a secondary school setting
  • Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
  • Passion for performance and student development
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Why This Drama Teacher Role Deserves an Encore

  • Daily pay of up to £220, depending on experience
  • Flexible supply or long-term opportunities
  • Supportive schools with creative arts departments
  • A rewarding role where your creativity makes a lasting impact

If you’re a Drama Teacher ready to inspire confidence and creativity in Barnsley, apply today and take centre stage in the classroom.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

To apply,click ‘apply now’ and upload your most recent CV or get in touch directly with Sam Scott at sam.scott@gsleducation.com for more information.