Drama Teacher- Maternity Cover
Drama Teacher – Maternity Cover (Full Time) | Welwyn
Where creativity is celebrated and performance inspires confidence.
Sherrardswood School is seeking an inspiring and enthusiastic Drama Teacher to join our vibrant department on a one-year maternity cover. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop Drama across the school, delivering engaging lessons and contributing to a rich programme of performances and productions.
Applications are invited from passionate Drama teachers who can motivate and engage pupils across all age groups, from Prep through to GCSE. The Drama department is a thriving and highly valued part of school life, renowned for the high quality of its productions and performances, and we look forward to welcoming a new colleague to continue this strong tradition.
About Sherrardswood School
Sherrardswood is an independent, co-educational school for pupils aged 2–18, set within 28 acres of beautiful woodland alongside the River Mimram in Welwyn, Hertfordshire. Our pupils are well behaved, enthusiastic and keen to learn, and our staff community is positive, supportive and collaborative.
We pride ourselves on being a school where relationships between staff, pupils and parents are strong, respectful and productive. With small class sizes and a focus on individual development, our teachers are able to deliver a high-quality, engaging educational experience that supports both academic success and personal growth.
About the Role and You
Contract type: Full-time, Maternity Cover
Working pattern: Monday to Friday
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Start date: Sep 2026
As a Drama Teacher, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching and maintaining the school’s strong reputation for excellence in Drama. You will inspire pupils to develop confidence, creativity and performance skills within a positive and supportive learning environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Teaching Drama across the school, from Prep through to Key Stage 3 and GCSE
- Planning and delivering engaging, practical and performance-based lessons
- Preparing pupils for performances, productions and school events
- Supporting and leading extracurricular activities, including Drama clubs and productions
- Creating a positive and inclusive environment where pupils feel confident to express themselves
- Monitoring, assessing and reporting on pupil progress
- Contributing to the wider life of the school, including events and performances
This role offers variety and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a dynamic and creative department.
About You :
We are looking for a teacher who combines strong subject knowledge with a genuine passion for Drama and performance. You will bring:
- A degree in Drama or a related subject
- A recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE)
- Experience teaching Drama across relevant Key Stages
- A passion for performance and extracurricular involvement
- Strong classroom management and organisational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive and collaborative approach to working within a team
Why Join Sherrardswood School?
Working at Sherrardswood means being part of a supportive and ambitious school community where staff are valued and encouraged to develop. You can expect:
- Competitive remuneration package
- Company pension scheme
- Company sick pay
- Life assurance worth three times your annual salary
- Free lunch provided
- Refer-a-friend scheme with financial reward
- Wellbeing and wellness programme
- Ongoing training and professional development
- A collaborative, friendly and supportive working environment
You will also benefit from working in a school where creativity is valued and where Drama plays a central role in enriching pupil experience.
If you are excited by the opportunity to inspire a love of Drama and support pupils as they develop confidence, creativity and performance skills, we would be delighted to receive your application.
To find out more about this role, please read our Job Description.
If this sounds like the job for you then APPLY TODAY!
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please fill out our Application Form and return this to recruitment@alphaschools.co.uk along with your CV.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Sherrardswood School community!
Sherrardswood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, costs are covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.