Teacher of Drama


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5PL
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	16 Oct 2026
Closing date:	2 Nov 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Candidates suitable for the role will:

• be confident in teaching KS3, KS4 and experience of KS5 is desirable but not essential

• be passionate about personal and professional development and demonstrate a willingness to engage with the findings of evidence-based research (through our whole school CPD programme)

• help extend and enrich students’ school experiences beyond the curriculum (productions/trips etc)

• have the ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and parents/families

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• the opportunity to join a wider team of caring, committed and motivated staff

• a stimulating and creative environment in a school where extra-curricular activities flourish and teachers are encouraged to try new and innovative activities

• a CPD provision tailored to your needs focusing on areas of research and development

• a diverse workplace, with an engaged student and staff community who are currently collaborating on the school’s approach to equality, diversity and inclusion

• a supportive environment where the work-life balance of teachers is proactively supported by the governors and senior leadership team

• Teacher Pension Scheme

• a two-week October half term

• numerous other benefits (please see our attached information pack)

Further details about the role

We are looking to appoint a teacher of Drama who has the subject knowledge and enthusiasm to inspire our extremely engaged, curious and creative student body. Drama has a very high profile in the school with regular drama productions and projects that enrich the whole school environment.

We greatly value the role that Drama plays in the curricular and extra-curricular life of the school, and we celebrate the powerful impact of the performing arts on a young person’s intellectual and emotional development. Outcomes for 2026 were:

• Performing Arts GCSE: 89% of students achieved grades 9-7

• Extracurricular: There is an extensive range of performances throughout the year for our students across all key stages, which allows for many of the students to become involved in the whole process of theatre production.

Both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply (we support the development of new teachers through an excellent ECT training programme).

Commitment to safeguarding

The Tiffin Girls’ School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and support this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to both a full employment history and child protection check, and will also be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (criminal record) check.

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