Drama Teacher - Part-time - High Achieving Girls’ School - Richmond

A prestigious Girls’ School in Richmond is seeking a dedicated and creative Drama Teacher to join our team on a part-time, fixed-term basis. We are looking for an educator who can inspire students to explore their dramatic talents, develop their performance skills, and foster a lifelong appreciation for theatre.

About Our Learning Community:

Our school is committed to empowering young women through education, fostering creativity, confidence, and self-expression. We encourage students to explore their passions, develop their talents, and become confident and articulate performers. The Drama department is a well-resourced and collaborative team, dedicated to delivering engaging and inspiring lessons.

About the Role:

• Deliver engaging and challenging Drama lessons to Key Stage 3 and 4 students, focusing on GCSE curriculum requirements.
• Develop and implement lesson plans that incorporate a variety of dramatic techniques, theatre studies, and performance skills, including acting, improvisation, and stagecraft.
• Facilitate student-led performances, workshops, and productions, encouraging creativity, collaboration, and practical application of skills.
• Assess student progress through performances, presentations, written work, and participation in rehearsals and productions, providing detailed and constructive feedback.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of the Drama curriculum, ensuring it aligns with current industry trends and best practices in drama education.
• Organize and lead extracurricular activities, such as drama clubs, rehearsals for school productions, and participation in theatre festivals, to enhance student learning and provide performance opportunities.

Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a strong background in Drama, Theatre Studies, or a related field.
• Experience teaching Drama to GCSE level, with a focus on both practical and theoretical aspects of the subject.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and performance skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate students.
• A passion for fostering creativity, confidence, and self-expression in young women through drama.
• Experience in directing school productions and working with students of diverse abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute to the wider life of the school.

Benefits:

• Flexible part-time hours to suit your availability.
• Competitive salary (pro-rata MPS/UPS + Outer London Weighting).
• Access to well-equipped drama studios, performance spaces, and resources.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development in drama education and related fields.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment within a leading girls’ school committed to the arts.

To Apply:

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