Drama Teacher

Drama Teacher

Location: Manchester

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 8:15am - 3:00pm

Duration: September 2026 to Christmas 2026 | Potential Extension / Permanent Opportunity

Pay: £160-£225 per day (dependent on experience)

Empowering Learning are working in partnership with a welcoming secondary school in Manchester to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated QTS Drama Teacher for a full-time position starting in September.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive Drama department from September through to Christmas, with the possibility of an extension and the chance to become permanent for the right candidate.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering engaging, creative and inspiring Drama lessons to students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, creating a positive learning environment where all pupils are encouraged to develop their confidence, creativity and performance skills.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Experience teaching Drama across KS3 and KS4.

Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.

A genuine passion for Drama and inspiring young people.

The ability to plan, deliver and assess high-quality lessons.

Strong communication and organisational skills.

The ability to engage and motivate students through creative and practical teaching.

Requirements:

An Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Two professional references covering your recent employment.

The right to work in the UK.

What We Offer:

Competitive daily pay of £160 to £225 per day, depending on experience.

A full-time role from September to Christmas.

Potential for the role to be extended, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate.

Ongoing support from a dedicated Secondary Education Consultant.

Access to a wide range of teaching opportunities across Greater Manchester.If you're a passionate Drama Teacher looking for your next opportunity in Manchester this September, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity with Empowering Learning

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