Job description
Job Title: Drama Teacher
Location: Sheffield (S2)
Pay rate: £155 – £220 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Do you have a flair for performance and a passion for inspiring creativity in the classroom?
GSL Education are currently seeking a dedicated and dynamic Drama Teacher to join a vibrant school in Sheffield from September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to foster confidence, expression, and collaboration among students through the performing arts.
As a Drama Teacher, you will deliver engaging lessons in drama and performance, nurturing students’ imagination, public speaking, and teamwork skills across Key Stages.
Responsibilities as a Drama Teacher:
- Teach Drama across Key Stages.
- Develop lesson plans that explore theatre, improvisation, and performance.
- Encourage self-expression and group collaboration.
- Support extracurricular activities, including school plays and drama clubs.
- Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback.
Requirements for Drama Teacher:
- UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is mandatory.
- Specialism in Drama or Performing Arts.
- Prior experience teaching Drama in UK schools.
- Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
- Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
- Provide a full CV covering the last 10 years with any gaps clearly explained.
Why Join GSL Education?
- Competitive daily rates tailored to your experience.
- Supportive local consultants who prioritise your career goals.
- Opportunities for progression into teaching roles.
- Honest and ethical recruitment practices.
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 or express your interest in the Drama Teacher role, click "apply now" and submit your updated CV. One of our consultants will be in touch shortly.