Drama & English Teacher

Redbridge, East London
Permanent Role
Full-Time
MPS/UPS (Outer London)
Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner for the right candidate)

Love bringing stories to life, whether that's on the stage or on the page?

We're working with a welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Redbridge looking for a talented Drama and English Teacher to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for an educator who is passionate about creativity, communication, and helping young people find their voice.

The school is proud of its inclusive culture, supportive leadership team, and commitment to providing students with engaging learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom.

The Role

You'll be teaching a combination of Drama and English across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering lessons that inspire creativity, critical thinking, and confidence. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the wider life of the school through productions, performances, enrichment activities, and literacy initiatives.

What You'll Be Doing

• Delivering engaging Drama and English lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where students can thrive
• Planning and delivering high-quality lessons that support progress and achievement
• Assessing student work and providing meaningful feedback
• Supporting students' personal, social, and academic development
• Contributing to school productions, performances, and extracurricular activities
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to drive excellent outcomes for students

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Has experience teaching Drama and/or English in a secondary setting
• Is passionate about the performing arts, literature, and student development
• Builds strong relationships with students and colleagues
• Has high expectations and a commitment to raising achievement
• Brings energy, creativity, and enthusiasm to the classroom

Why Join This School?

✅ Permanent opportunity within a supportive and well-led school
✅ Strong focus on staff development and career progression
✅ Well-resourced departments with a collaborative team culture
✅ Opportunities to lead and contribute to school productions and enrichment activities
✅ A school community where creativity and achievement are celebrated

If you're looking for a role where you can inspire students through both performance and language, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch to find out more.

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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