Job Description

Location: Waltham Forest
Salary: £165 - £265 per day
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Long Term

GSL Education London Branch is delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Drama and Music Teacher to join a welcoming and inclusive secondary comprehensive school in Waltham Forest. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate Drama and Music Teacher who is committed to inspiring young people through the performing arts and music.

If you are a creative and dedicated Drama and Music Teacher looking for a rewarding long-term role from September 2026, we would love to hear from you. The successful Drama and Music Teacher will teach KS4 Drama and KS3 Music, helping students develop confidence, creativity, performance skills, and a love for the arts.

This school values innovation, collaboration, and high-quality teaching, making it an ideal environment for a talented Drama and Music Teacher to thrive and make a lasting impact.

• Teach KS4 Drama and KS3 Music to students of varying abilities.
• Plan and deliver engaging, creative, and inclusive lessons.
• Assess, monitor, and record student progress effectively.
• Prepare students for examinations and performances.
• Create a positive and supportive learning environment.
• Encourage participation in school productions, concerts, and extracurricular activities.
• Differentiate teaching strategies to meet individual learning needs.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and school leaders.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and classroom management.
• Contribute positively to the wider school community.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Previous experience working as a Drama and Music Teacher within a secondary school setting.
• Strong subject knowledge in Drama and Music.
• Experience teaching KS4 Drama and KS3 Music.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A passion for inspiring and motivating young people.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.

For more information or to register your interest in the "Drama and Music Teacher" role, or to be considered, please click apply now to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.