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Primary Teacher with Drama Specialism
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Primary Teacher with Drama Specialism
Primary Teacher (EYFS/KS1) Drama Specialist (Epping)
Join the Founding Team of a New Pre-Preparatory School in Epping
A wonderful opportunity has arisen for a Primary Teacher with a Drama specialism to join the founding team of a brand-new pre-preparatory school for children aged 3-7. This role is ideal for a Primary Drama Teacher who brings energy, imagination and a deep understanding of early childhood development and who has previous pre-prep school experience.
As a Primary Drama Teacher, you will help shape a school built on calm classrooms, strong routines and a thoughtful, modern-traditional ethos. You will introduce young learners to drama through storytelling, role-play, movement, expression and early performance skills, ensuring lessons are joyful, structured and developmentally appropriate within a beautifully designed environment.
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What The School Offers
- Competitive salary
- Eight weeks of holiday leave
- Extensive employee assistance programme
- Preferential fee discounts for eligible staff
- Ongoing professional development and coaching
- 24/7 virtual GP access
- Legal, financial and wellbeing support
- A serene, well-resourced setting designed to support excellent teaching
Who We're Looking For
We welcome applications from a Primary Drama Teacher who:
- Holds QTS with a strong academic background in Drama, Theatre Studies or Performing Arts
- Has previous pre-prep school experience (essential)
- Understands early drama development, expressive arts progression and confidence-building techniques
- Values calm, structured, joyful learning
- Brings warmth, creativity and professionalism
- Is excited to help build a new school community from the ground up
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If you are a Primary Drama Teacher who wants to shape a school's foundations, nurture confident young performers and contribute to a thoughtful, modern-traditional educational vision, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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