Drama Teacher
Woodberry Down Community Primary School, London, N4 1SYThis job expired on 13 June 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
13 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 - M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Key Skills and Experience
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching qualification, with specialism in Drama or Performing Arts.
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Strong Subject Knowledge Deep understanding of drama techniques, performance theory, devising and scripted work. Experience with curriculum planning and assessment in line with national standards.
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Creative Lesson Planning Ability to design engaging, inclusive, and imaginative lessons that promote participation, expression, and skill development.
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Classroom Management Skills Capable of managing behaviour positively and creating a safe, respectful environment for performance and collaboration.
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Experience of Extra-Curricular Activities Involvement in school productions, drama clubs, or enrichment activities is highly desirable.
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Assessment and Feedback Skilled in assessing practical and theoretical work, providing constructive feedback and tracking progress.
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Collaborative Approach Willingness to work with colleagues across departments (e.g. English, Music) and contribute to the wider school community.
Personal Qualities
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Creativity and Imagination Able to inspire a love for the performing arts and motivate pupils to express themselves.
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Excellent Communication Skills Clear, confident communicator with pupils, parents and colleagues.
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Enthusiasm and Energy A lively and engaging presence in the classroom and during rehearsals or performances.
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Adaptability Able to tailor teaching approaches to suit different ages, abilities and learning styles.
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Empathy and Patience Supportive and encouraging, particularly for pupils who may lack confidence or experience in performance.
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Commitment to Inclusion Passion for ensuring all pupils, regardless of background or ability, have access to high-quality arts education.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- experienced mentors and coaching;
- high quality professional development;
- support with mental health and wellbeing;
- inclusive school communities;
- vibrant learning environments.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Woodberry Down Community Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 672 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Woodberry Down Community Primary School website
- Email address
- llangley@newwavefederation.co.uk
- Phone number
- 020 8103 5199
An Outstanding three form primary school based in Manor House Hackney.
Arranging a visit to Woodberry Down Community Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email llangley@newwavefederation.co.uk.
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