Drama Teacher Job at Randstad (Leeds)

Job Responsibility

Lesson Delivery: Plan, prepare, and deliver highly engaging, rigorous Drama lessons across all assigned key stages
Curriculum Implementation: Follow and enrich the department's spiral curriculum, ensuring students progressively build complexity in their work
Examination Preparation: Guide Key Stage 4 and 5 cohorts through the intricacies of devising drama, understanding texts, and practical assessments
Production Management: Oversee and coordinate the school's annual theatrical calendar, including casting, rehearsals, and live show nights
Student Tracking: Monitor, record, and report on the academic and practical progress of students, using data to inform interventions
Extracurricular Delivery: Lead a minimum of one weekly drama or musical theater club to widen pupil experiences beyond the standard classroom
Industry Engagement: Organise educational trips to live theatre productions (such as the National Theatre or local West Yorkshire venues)
Parental Liaison: Maintain open lines of communication with parents and guardians regarding student achievements and development areas
Professional Development: Actively participate in faculty meetings, internal CPD sessions, and school-wide training initiatives
Pastoral Support: Fulfil the standard duties of a Form Tutor, providing daily guidance, registration, and support to an assigned student group

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Holds QTS, QTLS, or an equivalent recognised UK teaching qualification
Enhanced DBS: A valid Enhanced DBS clearance registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for one)
Curriculum Experience: Demonstrable experience teaching the UK National Curriculum across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 experience is highly advantageous)
Eligibility to Work: Valid legal entitlement to work full-time in the UK
Differentiated Instruction: Skill in tailoring lessons to challenge both academic GCSE pupils and practical BTEC Vocational Performing Arts students
Behaviour Management: Excellent classroom presence that commands attention while fostering an inclusive, safe, and collaborative space
Formative Assessment: Sharp analytical skill in providing constructive, reflective feedback on performance and written coursework
Extracurricular Leadership: Capability to organise, promote, and run thriving lunchtime and after-school drama clubs
Technical Theatre Familiarity: Basic understanding of stage lighting, sound design, costuming, and set management
Exemplary Communication: Strong vocal presence and the ability to articulate complex thematic concepts clearly to varied age groups

A supportive, collaborative working environment
Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development
The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students
Competitive salary and benefits package
A Refer a Friend scheme where you could earn a £300 Love2shop voucher (subject to terms and conditions)