Drama Teacher - Arts-Centred School in Reading!

The Drama Teacher opportunity you’ve been waiting for…

A highly respected Academy school in Reading is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Drama specialist to join its thriving Performing Arts faculty.

Job Overview

Our client is looking to appoint a Drama Teacher to start in January 2026. This vibrant and ambitious Academy has a strong reputation for academic achievement, creativity, and exceptional pastoral care. The successful Drama Teacher will deliver engaging lessons across KS3 to KS5, inspiring a love of performance, expression, and theatre in a motivated and well-behaved student body.

The School

This is a dynamic, forward-thinking Academy that prides itself on offering a rich and varied curriculum, with the Drama department playing an integral role in school life. The school fosters an inclusive, diverse, and supportive community where both students and staff thrive.

Colleagues frequently praise the Academy for its collaborative culture, strong leadership, and commitment to professional growth. Staff highlight the school’s excellent wellbeing provisions, characterising it as a place where teachers feel valued, supported, and encouraged to innovate—particularly within the thriving Drama provision.

The Academy places high importance on creating an environment where creativity can flourish, and students are encouraged to participate in productions, workshops, and extracurricular Drama opportunities.

Location: Reading, Berkshire

Start Date: January 2026

Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience

Drama Teacher Experience and Qualifications

• Degree in Drama or a closely related subject

• QTS (e.g., PGCE)

• Strong knowledge of the Drama curriculum

• Legal right to work in the UK

• Excellent classroom management, communication, and organisational skills

• A passion for promoting high-quality Drama education across all key stages

Application

If you are an enthusiastic and inspiring Drama Teacher seeking the next step in your career, please submit your CV as soon as possible.