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Academics are currently looking for passionate and enthusiastic Drama/Performing Arts Teachers to work supply in our partnership secondary schools in Staffordshire and the Cheshire East after the Christmas break. Working as a supply teacher is a great way to explore a variety of different schools before applying for a long term or permanent post and additionally supply is an excellent way to boost your classroom experience for your CV.

Qualified Drama Teachers who wish to register with Academics will:

Have a proven track record of working with students in both Key Stage(s) 3-5.
Be a confident communicator, an excellent motivator, and can build good rapport with students.
Hold the relevant Drama/Performing Arts qualification (PGCE, B. Ed or BA Hons) with a Qualified Teaching Status (QTS or QTLS).
Deliver exciting and engaging Drama/Performing Arts lessons using your own initiative and have good knowledge of the national curriculum.
Hold a current Enhanced DBS that is registered with the Update Service or be prepared to apply for a new DBS with ourselves (cost applied).Applications are welcome from Drama & Performing Arts Teachers at any stage in their careers, including ECTs/NQTs.

Academics are dedicated to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect every candidate to share this commitment. Assignments are subject to safeguarding and child protection screening in line with DfE polices, including right to work, employment references and enhanced DBS checks.

Please be aware that your daily rate will be dependent upon experience, prior qualifications, and the client rate that is available. For longer-term assignments you will be paid according to your teacher pay grade.

Who are Academics?

Academics are a leading national academic jobs agency, specialising in the recruitment of permanent, long term and daily supply teacher jobs and education support staff for vacancies in Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Further Education establishments. We also have a dedicated team who work with both Mainstream and Specialist schools for Special Educational Needs. Our experienced teams of consultants, in offices throughout the UK have a combination of education and private sector knowledge that has established Academic's reputation as one of the country's leading and most professional agencies within education, academic and teacher recruitment.

If you are a Teacher of Drama (or the Performing Arts) who holds the relevant experience and you wish to be considered for our supply opportunities from January 2025, please click 'APPLY NOW' to submit your most up to date CV for immediate review