Supply Drama Teacher – Secondary School | March 2026 Start
Location: Cheltenham
Contract: Supply/ Full‑time (Monday-Friday)
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience)
Are you a creative Drama teacher looking for a flexible role that fits around your lifestyle? We’re seeking enthusiastic and adaptable Supply Drama Teachers to support secondary schools across Cheltenham. While there is steady demand for Drama specialists, we also welcome teachers from related performing arts backgrounds who can deliver confident, engaging cover when required. Supply teaching offers the opportunity to achieve a healthier work-life balance, experience a variety of school environments, and continue developing your craft-without the additional responsibilities of a permanent post. Many supply placements naturally progress into long‑term or permanent roles, giving you both flexibility and clear routes for professional growth.
This Cheltenham school fosters a supportive, inclusive, and aspirational atmosphere where students are encouraged to express themselves, collaborate, and build confidence on stage and in the classroom. Guided by strong values, learners are inspired to think critically, communicate with impact, and explore the social, historical, and cultural context of performance. A well‑planned Drama curriculum-delivered by passionate practitioners-helps students refine their voice, movement, and character work, whilst strengthening analytical and evaluative skills through scripted text and devised pieces. Beyond timetabled lessons, pupils benefit from a vibrant co‑curricular offer including theatre clubs, showcases, workshops, and community projects-nurturing personal growth within a culture of respect, creativity, and shared ambition.
Why This School?
- A warm, values‑led community where staff and students feel supported
- A positive culture built on mutual respect, high expectations, and strong relationships
- Excellent pastoral systems prioritising wellbeing, confidence, and character
- Leadership invested in staff development, ongoing training, and wellbeing
- A forward‑thinking school serving families across the Cheltenham area
About the Role
As a Supply Drama Teacher, you will deliver engaging, well‑structured lessons across KS3 and KS4. You’ll bring secure subject knowledge, adaptability, and a calm, professional presence to every classroom and studio space. Your teaching will help students develop vocal and physical technique, ensemble skills, and confidence in performance, as well as analytical understanding of key texts, practitioners, and theatre styles. You will quickly establish clear routines, promote purposeful rehearsal and reflection, and inspire students to enjoy Drama while taking pride in their progress. Your contribution will support the school’s commitment to high‑quality teaching and a broad, ambitious curriculum.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach dynamic, curriculum‑aligned Drama lessons for KS3 and KS4 (scripted and devised)
- Develop students’ performance technique, evaluative writing, and rehearsal discipline
- Follow school policies, lesson plans, and departmental schemes of work
- Maintain an organised, safe, and purposeful classroom/studio environment
- Encourage creativity, collaboration, confidence, and constructive critique
- Provide targeted support for students who need help with confidence, literacy, or behaviour
- Contribute positively to the school’s inclusive, community‑focused ethos
- Promote high standards in practical work, portfolio evidence, and independent study
What We’re Looking For
- QTS or relevant secondary Drama/Performing Arts teaching experience
- Strong behaviour management and clear, confident communication
- Ability to inspire, stretch, and support learners across mixed abilities
- A positive, flexible, and proactive approach-equally effective with scripted text and devising
- Genuine passion for Drama and helping young people find their creative voice
- Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and the school’s values
- Secondary experience preferred; ECTs are warmly encouraged to apply
What We’re Looking For
- QTS or relevant secondary Science teaching experience (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or General Science)
- Strong classroom management and confident communication skills
- Ability to inspire, stretch, and support learners across mixed abilities
- A flexible, proactive, and positive approach to teaching
- Genuine passion for Science and supporting young people’s academic growth
- Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and the school’s values
- Secondary school experience preferred; ECTs are encouraged to apply
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 daily, 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.
