Drama Teacher | PGCE Secondary Drama (QTS) | KS3–KS5 Performing Arts Specialist
Chris is a creative, engaging and committed Drama teacher with Qualified Teacher Status and extensive experience across secondary, further education and community settings. With a strong passion for performing arts education, he brings a proven ability to deliver high-quality Drama lessons across KS3–KS5, supporting both academic achievement and personal development.
Chris is now seeking an opportunity within a dynamic school where he can continue to inspire students and contribute to a thriving Drama department.
Education & Qualifications
- PGCE Secondary Drama (QTS): Goldsmiths, University of London
- BA (Hons) Theatre, Upper Second Class Honours: University of Surrey
- BA (Hons) Theatre: Dartington College of Arts
- BTEC National Diploma Performing Arts (Merit): West Herts College
- BTEC First Diploma Performing Arts (Distinction): Amersham & Wycombe College
Experience Summary
This candidate brings a strong blend of classroom teaching and SEND support experience, enabling them to deliver inclusive, engaging and well-structured Drama provision across a wide range of learners.
- Taught Drama across KS3–KS5, including GCSE and A Level, with strong experience in both practical and theoretical delivery.
- Planned and delivered schemes of work aligned with a range of exam boards including AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas, IB and UAL.
- Directed GCSE devising and performance components, supporting students to achieve strong outcomes.
- Acted as a Form Tutor, supporting student wellbeing, behaviour and personal development.
- Led extracurricular provision including drama clubs, school productions and theatre trips.
- Extensive experience supporting students with SEND and EHCPs, adapting teaching approaches to ensure accessibility and engagement.
- Background as a Learning Support Assistant and Learning Assistant, strengthening inclusive practice and collaboration with external professionals.
Key Strengths
- Strong subject expertise across Drama and Performing Arts
- Experience teaching KS3–KS5 including GCSE and A Level
- Skilled in inclusive teaching and supporting SEND and EHCP students
- Confident in delivering both practical and theory-based lessons
- Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
- Passionate about developing student confidence, creativity and communication