Teacher of Drama

George Green's School – a values-driven school with a long and rich history - is looking for a Teacher of Drama to join their successful Expressive Arts Department. Key Responsibilities

• Plan work in accordance with faculty schemes of learning and National Curriculum programmes of study.
• Liaise with relevant colleagues on the planning of schemes of learning for collaborative delivery.
• Work in collaboration with Teaching Assistants, SEND Team, EAL Team and others as appropriate.
• Take account of students' prior levels of attainment and use them to set targets for future improvements.
• Set work for students absent from school for health or disciplinary reasons.
• Maintain good discipline by adherence to the advice given to staff in the staff handbook and elsewhere.
• Set high expectations for students' behaviour by establishing a purposeful working atmosphere in accordance with the school's behaviour code.
• Set appropriate and demanding expectations for students learning, motivation and presentation of work.
• Mark, monitor and return work within a reasonable and agreed time span providing constructive oral and written.
• Be familiar with the Code of Practice for identification and assessment of Special Educational Needs and keep appropriate records on Learning Plans for students. Skills and Experience
• A record of excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including appropriate ICT skills.
• The ability to work, and contribute, effectively within departmental and Year-based teams.
• The ability to work actively and effectively with parents, governors and other stakeholders.
• A commitment to teaching and lifelong learning, and a willingness to continue to further own learning through continuing professional development.
• A commitment to implement the School's Equal Opportunities Policies.
• A developing range of successful teaching strategies.
• A secure knowledge of the importance of data as a means both to measure and to extend progress.
• A high level of organisational and planning skills.
• The ability to create a stimulating visual environment for the classroom. Benefits
• A first-class CPL programme, including dedicated weekly CPL sessions and the opportunity to take part in NPQ programmes at a senior level.
• Early paid start from July for ECTs.
• Large A Level cohort.
• Staff wellbeing programme, including in-house counselling.
• Excellent amenities on site, including a gym, secure cycle storage and free parking
• A strong, supportive teaching culture.
• Embedded strategies for improving the work-life balance for staff, including our marking policy.
• Exciting development and teaching opportunities with our partners in City of London and Canary Wharf. Salary: MPS/UPS (Inner London Allowance). Contract and Hours: Permanent, Full Time. Location: 100 Manchester Road, London, E14 3DW. Closing date: 9.00am on 14th October 2026.