Are you a creative and inspiring Drama Teacher looking to nurture the next generation of performers, storytellers, and critical thinkers?

Start Date: September 2025
Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

The Opportunity

A vibrant and progressive independent school is seeking a Drama Teacher to join its innovative Performing Arts department from September 2025. This is a unique opportunity to shape a dynamic and inclusive drama curriculum in a school that values creativity, individuality, and student expression.

As a Drama Teacher, you will deliver engaging and imaginative lessons across Key Stages 3–5, supporting students to explore voice, movement, theatre-making, and the power of performance. With access to excellent facilities, student-led projects, and regular productions, you’ll play a central role in the cultural life of the school.

About the School

This is not your typical independent school. Set in a beautiful green campus near High Wycombe, the school is known for its forward-thinking approach to education, where the arts are placed at the heart of learning. The school encourages collaboration, creativity, and curiosity, with an emphasis on well-being, social awareness, and self-expression.

Students are supported to take ownership of their learning, and teachers are given the autonomy to innovate, experiment, and inspire. The Performing Arts are a key pillar of the school’s identity, and drama plays an essential role in building confidence, empathy, and communication.

Why Join This School?

A progressive, student-centred learning community
A culture that values the arts as central to education
Creative freedom to shape the curriculum and contribute to whole-school events
Access to modern performance spaces and cross-disciplinary arts projects
A genuine focus on well-being, inclusion, and teacher development
A warm, collaborative environment where your ideas will be heard and valued

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Hold a degree in Drama, Performing Arts, or a related discipline
Have QTS or equivalent teaching qualification
Be passionate about making drama relevant, inclusive, and exciting for all learners
Have experience teaching KS3–KS5, or be ready to grow into that responsibility
Be comfortable working beyond the textbook—incorporating devising, physical theatre, multimedia, and contemporary practice
Thrive in a creative, evolving educational setting that values innovation and experimentation
Be committed to contributing to school productions, enrichment activities, and collaborative projects

What You’ll Get in Return

Flexible working approaches to support work-life balance
A school community that respects and celebrates individuality
Ongoing professional learning and career progression
Opportunities to lead or support festivals, performances, or external collaborations
The chance to make a lasting impact on students' personal and artistic growth

Apply Now

If you’re a Drama Teacher who believes in the transformative power of performance and wants to join a school where creativity is celebrated and nurtured, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV to be considered for this exciting opportunity.