Music & Drama Teacher (Prep School)

Music & Drama Teacher (Prep School)
Job Description & Person Specification
September 2026

Responsible to:

Head of Prep

Line manages:

N/A

Job Overview

The post holder will deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons in both Drama and Music,
fostering confidence, creativity, and performance skills in all pupils. They will contribute to
the wider life of the school through productions, assemblies, concerts, and co-curricular
activities, ensuring that performing arts remain a central and celebrated part of the Prep
experience.

Duties and
Responsibilities:

Keys Skills &
Knowledge:

  Deliver high quality, engaging lessons in Drama and Music across the Prep School.
  Contribute to the development and review of schemes of work, ensuring
progression, creativity and alignment with departmental expectations

  Plan and deliver lessons that cater for a range of abilities, providing appropriate

challenge and support.

  Maintain high standards of behaviour, discipline, safety, well-being and academic

progress within all teaching groups.

  Ensure that pupils’ work and performance reflect the expectations of the School.
  Assess pupil progress through regular marking, observation and feedback.

Lead or support extra-curricular activities in Drama and Music or the wider
performing arts.

  Play the piano competently and lead informal concerts.
  Attend Parents’ Evenings and key school events such as Open Day, productions, the

Carol Service and concerts.

  Assist with trips and events as directed by the Head of Prep.
  Maintain effective and professional communication with parents and staff.

  A qualified Music specialist and Drama practitioner with a strong record of effective

teaching in this age range.

  Demonstrates high-quality teaching-skills and the ability to create a positive,

stimulating learning environment.

  Able to build strong rapport with pupils, motivating children with a range of abilities.
  Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
  Proven ability to implement programmes that enhance pupils’ learning and progress.
  Skilled in assessment and reporting, providing clear and constructive feedback to

pupils and parents.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties.  You may also be required to
undertake such other comparable duties as required from time to time.

Personal
Competencies &
Qualities:

  A strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
  Willing and able to contribute actively to a broad range of school activities.
  Confident in the use of IT and open to adopting new technologies to enhance

learning.

  Minibus-driving qualification desirable (or willingness to undertake training).

  A genuine passion for Drama and Music and a commitment to sharing that

enthusiasm with pupils.

  Kindness, empathy, and a belief in the potential of every child.
  Clear confident communication with colleagues, pupils and parents.
  Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach, ‘can-do’ approach.
  A reflective practitioner committed to ongoing professional development.
  Resilience and adaptability in response to challenges and change.
  Commitment to upholding and contributing to the School’s vision and values.

Commitment to
Safeguarding and
Welfare

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. At all times the
post holder will:

  Help to safeguard the children’s wellbeing and maintain public trust in the teaching

profession.

  Help to provide a safe environment in which the children can learn.
  Help to identify children who may need extra support or who are suffering, or are

likely to suffer, significant harm.

  Promptly raise any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead and work

with other services as needed.

  Attend the relevant child safeguarding training and other mandatory induction

training as required by the School.

Promoting the
Health, Safety and
Wellbeing of
Pupils and Staff

At all times the post holder will:

  Maintain awareness of, and comply with, the School’s H&S policy.
  Where appropriate, conduct and document risk assessments in their area of

responsibility.

Probationary
Period

  This role is subject to a probationary period of 12 months from the start of

employment, and may be extended at the School’s discretion.

  Performance and suitability for continued employment will be reviewed throughout

the probationary period.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties.  You may also be required to
undertake such other comparable duties as required from time to time.