Drama Teacher

Drama Teacher – Permanent

Bradford
M1 to UPS3
Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner for the right person)

Calling all Drama teachers, from newly qualified performers to experienced directors of learning ✨

We're working with a fantastic secondary school in Bradford that's looking for a permanent Drama Teacher to join their team. This is the kind of school where creativity is celebrated, students are encouraged to find their voice, and staff are genuinely supported to thrive.

You'll be teaching Drama across KS3 and KS4, with the opportunity to teach KS5 and contribute to the wider performing arts programme. Whether you're stepping into your first teaching role or looking for your next stage, we'd love to hear from you.

What makes this school stand out?

✅ Supportive leadership team that values staff wellbeing

✅ A collaborative and creative Performing Arts department

✅ Strong behaviour systems, allowing you to focus on inspiring young performers

✅ Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities

✅ ECT-friendly with mentoring and structured support

✅ Opportunities to lead productions, performances and extracurricular activities

The role

You'll be:

• Teaching Drama across KS3 and KS4

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons that build confidence, creativity and communication skills

• Encouraging students to express themselves through performance and collaborative learning

• Supporting students to achieve their full potential both on and off the stage

• Becoming part of a welcoming school community that values both staff and students

What we're looking for

• UK QTS or currently completing teacher training

• A genuine passion for Drama and helping young people succeed

• Strong classroom presence and positive relationship-building skills

• The ability to inspire confidence and creativity in students of all abilities

• ECTs are warmly encouraged to apply

Why work with Protocol Education?

Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies

FREE access to our online CPD Academy

Personalised support from a dedicated consultant

Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative provision settings

⚡ Streamlined registration process

Referral scheme, earn rewards for recommending friends

And if you're Thrive trained, even better. If not, no worries, we can help with that too. Protocol Education offers FREE Thrive training to help you build even more confidence supporting pupils' emotional wellbeing in the classroom

Ready for your next teaching opportunity in Bradford? Apply today and let's find you a school where your creativity can take centre stage.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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