Drama Graduate

Posted 23 January 2026
Salary £444 per week
LocationGreater London
Job type Contract
Discipline Support
ReferenceV-114905

Job description

Drama Graduate | Barking & Dagenham | September Start

Are you a recent UK University Drama or Performing Arts Graduate with a passion for education? Ready to positively impact young learners’ lives? If so… start your journey with Ribbons & Reeves today!

We are looking for vibrant and devoted individuals to join as aspiring Drama or Performing Arts Teachers in our top partner Secondary Schools in Barking & Dagenham. If you’re searching for a meaningful and rewarding career in Education, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain invaluable school-based experience.

Drama Graduate | The Role
  • £444 per week (inclusive of Holiday Pay) | Paid weekly via PAYE

  • Term-time work only

  • Assisting the Drama department with engaging and interactive lesson delivery

  • Developing a tailored, creative teaching and learning style

  • Working alongside Senior Leadership Team members

  • Assessing and tracking the academic progress of KS3 and KS4 students

  • Small group, 1:1 intervention and whole-class lessons to support academic potential

  • Motivating students to build on their passion and talent for Drama

Drama Graduate | School Details
  • Highly Ofsted-rated Secondary Schools in Barking & Dagenham

  • Schools offering excellent training, support and guidance for career progression

  • A positive environment to build classroom experience

  • A rewarding role for recent graduates aspiring to pursue a career in Education

About You
  • A degree in Drama or Performing Arts from a top UK University

  • Previous experience working with children and knowledge of GCSE Drama is desirable

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

  • Patient, resilient and enthusiastic about education

Drama Graduate | Benefits
  • £500–£600 per week (inclusive of Holiday Pay) | Paid weekly via PAYE

  • Term-time work only

  • Training provided by outstanding Leadership Teams

  • Rapid career progression opportunities

  • Teach and support learning in your specialist subject

  • Potential routes into long-term or permanent roles following your placement

Contact Poppy Le-Beau at Ribbons & Reeves today for more information or click ‘apply’ to be considered for this Drama Graduate role.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Drama Graduate role in Barking & Dagenham. For other roles like this, visit our website and search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application.

Drama Graduate | Barking & Dagenham | September Start