Drama Teacher – Performing Arts School
Locations: Wrexham and Mold, North Wales
Hours: 4 hours per week during term time
Schedule: Mondays and Tuesdays
Start date: September 2026
Pay: Competitive rate, dependent on experience
Teaching hours
- Mondays: 5:30pm–7:30pm in Wrexham
- Tuesdays: 4:30pm–6:30pm in Mold
Candidates who can only teach on one of the above days will also be considered.
About Creative Avenues
Creative Avenues Performing Arts is a friendly, inclusive and growing performing arts school providing high-quality dance, singing and drama training for children and young people across Mold and Wrexham.
We are passionate about creating a supportive environment where every student can develop their performance skills, build confidence and express their creativity. Our classes welcome students with a wide range of abilities and experience, from complete beginners to confident young performers.
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and experienced Drama Teacher to join our team from September 2026.
The successful candidate will teach drama to students aged 7–17 across our Wrexham and Mold schools. Students are divided into appropriate age groups and rotate between drama, singing and dance as part of their weekly performing arts training.
You will be responsible for delivering creative and engaging sessions that develop students’ acting ability, confidence, communication and performance skills. You will also help prepare students for shows, showcases and other performance opportunities throughout the year.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate drama sessions.
- Teach students aged 7–17 with varying levels of ability and experience.
- Develop students’ acting, characterisation, improvisation and storytelling skills.
- Explore areas including voice, movement, facial expression, body language and stagecraft.
- Use drama games and exercises to build confidence, creativity and teamwork.
- Select, adapt and rehearse suitable scripts and performance material.
- Prepare students for shows, showcases and other performances.
- Adapt teaching to meet different ages, abilities and learning needs.
- Maintain a positive, inclusive and encouraging classroom environment.
- Manage behaviour appropriately and ensure students remain engaged.
- Work collaboratively with our singing and dance teachers and the wider Creative Avenues team.
- Follow all safeguarding, health and safety, and organisational policies.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Have relevant professional, teaching or performance experience in drama, acting, theatre or performing arts.
- Be confident teaching groups of children and young people.
- Be able to deliver creative, energetic and enjoyable sessions.
- Be enthusiastic, approachable and encouraging.
- Be reliable, organised and able to commit to both weekly teaching sessions.
- Have strong communication and classroom-management skills.
- Work effectively as part of a wider teaching team.
- Be willing to contribute ideas for performances and future projects.
- Hold an enhanced DBS certificate or be willing to complete the required safeguarding checks.
A relevant qualification in drama, acting, theatre, performing arts or education would be beneficial, although practical teaching and industry experience will also be considered.
Why Join Creative Avenues?
- Become part of a friendly and supportive teaching team.
- Work with a fantastic community of enthusiastic young performers.
- Have creative input into lessons, scripts and performances.
- Join a growing performing arts school with exciting future plans.
- Receive a competitive rate of pay based on experience.
How To Apply
Please apply with your CV and a short covering message explaining:
- Your relevant teaching and performance experience.
- Your experience of working with children and young people.
- Your availability to teach in both Wrexham and Mold.
- Why you would like to join Creative Avenues Performing Arts.
Shortlisted applicants may be invited to an informal interview and practical teaching assessment. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and the relevant safeguarding checks.
Creative Avenues Performing Arts is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Pay: £20.00-£25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
