Job Description

Primary Teacher (EYFS/KS1) – Drama Specialist (Epping Forest)

Join the Founding Team of a New Pre‑Preparatory School in Epping Forest for September 2026. 

An exceptional 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 Teacher with a Drama specialism who is passionate about early performance skills, confidence‑building, storytelling and nurturing expressive, joyful learners through a knowledge‑rich curriculum.

As a Primary Teacher with a Drama specialism, you will help shape a school built on calm classrooms, strong routines and a deep understanding of child development. You will introduce young learners to the foundations of Drama through movement, role‑play, voice work, character, story structure and imaginative exploration, ensuring lessons are engaging, accessible and age‑appropriate within a thoughtfully designed environment.

What The School Offers

• Competitive salary starting at £45,000

• 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 Teacher with a Drama specialism who:

• Holds QTS with a strong academic background (Drama, Performing Arts or related field preferred)

• Has experience in EYFS/KS1 or pre‑preparatory settings (essential) or an ECT with strong academics

• Understands early child development and the foundations of expressive arts

• Values clarity, structure and joyful, knowledge‑rich teaching

• Works with warmth, creativity and professionalism

• Is excited to help build a new school community from the ground up

If you are a Primary Teacher with a Drama specialism who wants to shape a school’s foundations, inspire young learners, and contribute to a thoughtful, modern‑traditional educational vision, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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