Drama Teacher – Secondary School (North/East Birmingham)

Drama Teacher

Location: Birmingham
Start Date: After Easter 2026
Contract: Full-time | Temp-to-Perm or Long-term
Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)
Agency Vacancy – Recruiting on behalf of a respected secondary school

We are supporting a well‑established and inclusive secondary school in the Birmingham area that is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Drama Teacher to join the Performing Arts department. This role is ideal for a passionate practitioner who can inspire students, deliver high‑quality lessons, and contribute positively to the wider school community.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher looking for a fresh start after Easter, with the potential for a permanent appointment.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach engaging and dynamic Drama lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Plan and deliver a curriculum that inspires creativity, confidence, and self‑expression.
• Prepare students for practical and written assessments, ensuring strong progress.
• Support school performances, productions, enrichment clubs and wider arts initiatives.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, participation, and achievement.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance the Performing Arts provision.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Strong subject knowledge and genuine passion for Drama and the Performing Arts.
• Ability to deliver imaginative, well‑structured practical and theory lessons.
• Excellent classroom management and rapport‑building skills.
• A positive, proactive mindset with a commitment to student success.
• ECTs and experienced teachers are both encouraged to apply.

Why This Role?

• Supportive school with strong leadership and a welcoming culture.
• Well‑resourced Drama and Performing Arts facilities.
• Opportunity to lead or support school productions and creative projects.
• Clear progression opportunities for committed staff.
• A great chance to secure a long‑term or permanent role.

How to Apply

If you are a talented Drama Teacher looking for a new opportunity after Easter, please apply today:

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

* leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved
* opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
* free Safeguarding training
* refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
* online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Important Information:

* All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
* Equal Opportunities – Monarch
* Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
* This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities