Teacher of English and Drama - September 2026
An exciting opportunity has opened up to join an enthusiastic and dedicated staff team in a small but growing independent school with an excellent reputation. We are seeking a highly motivated and talented teacher of English and Drama in KS3 and KS4 with some teaching in KS5 a possibility. The post is full time.
Thames is a mainstream, co-educational independent secondary school catering for pupils aged 11-18. It is located next to Clapham Junction station, in brand new, purpose built premises.
If you are passionate about making a difference and teaching in a school where pupils are valued as individuals and inspired to learn, we are keen to hear from you.
The role:
Teaching English and Drama in KS3 and KS4
Teaching some English in KS5 is a possibility
Planning and delivering well structured lessons and ensuring that high standards of engagement are maintained in the classroom
Suggesting and implementing strategies to improve engagement and progress
Implementing the school’s strategic vision for English and Drama, through long, medium and short term planning and further developing appropriate schemes of learning and resources.
Contributing to the school’s vibrant co-curricular performing arts program.
The successful candidate will:
Be a graduate with a relevant good honours degree
Be a creative, innovative and dedicated teacher with a real passion for your subject
Have a commitment to embracing challenges and raising pupil attainment
Have an exceptional eye for detail
Have experience in either the private or maintained sector
Be excited by the school’s vision and respect the school’s ethos and values.
In return we offer:
Competitive salary with pension and staff fee discount
Excellent CPD and staff mentoring programme
Active pastoral care of staff including access to the Employee Assistance Programme provided by BUPA Healthy Minds
Opportunities for career development
Access to onsite nursery facilities for 2-4 year olds
Opportunity to take up private medical insurance
Delicious and healthy subsidised school lunches.
To apply for this post: Fully completed application form, together with your CV, should be returned to vacancies@thameschristianschool.org.uk as soon as possible. Our standard application form must be completed, CVs on their own will not be considered. Applications will be considered on receipt and interviews may occur at any stage.