Visiting Teacher of Speech and Drama

St Edward’s is seeking an experienced Speech and Drama teacher to play a key role teaching Speech and Drama lessons to pupils outside of the academic timetable.

You will be contracted to teach on 1 evening per week, working between 4.30pm until 9pm. Specific hours are to be agreed with the role holder at the beginning of each term.

You will be expected to plan your own weekly timetables, taking into account the availability of pupils.

Lessons will consist of vocal and physical warm-ups, working on text, improvisation and technique and you will encourage every student to find a path where they can develop their confidence to act, perform and refine their theatricality on stage. Students are set individual ambitious targets and challenges to find their own path. For many, that might mean getting them prepared for regular exams from LAMDA. For specific individuals higher up the school, that may mean seeing progress in grade 8 or diploma qualifications, or gaining a first grade in Acting, Public Speaking or Devising.

If you have an understanding of LAMDA syllabuses and are able to enthuse pupils from a variety of different backgrounds about speech and drama we would be delighted to hear from you.

A full job description is available below:

Full job description for the role of Visiting Teacher of Speech and Drama

Application forms can be found in the blue ‘useful links’ box to the right, or below, depending on your device. Completed forms should be emailed to recruitment@stedwardsoxford.org or posted to Recruitment, St Edward’s School, Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 7NN.

The deadline for applications is 1st October 2025.

St Edward’s does not accept applications from recruitment agencies.

St Edward’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we aim to create and maintain a safe environment for our pupils, where they feel respected and supported. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to become familiar with our policies and procedures for child protection and security. All staff are required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

St Edward’s School is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, sex, religion, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Please see our Equal Opportunities & Dignity at Work policy on our website for further details.

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