Wallington High School for Girls | Surrey | From September 2026
At Such Stuff Speech and Drama, we're passionate about empowering voices, bodies and minds to expand life's horizons and future possibilities for every student.
For over 14 years, we've helped young people develop confidence, creativity and exceptional communication skills through expert LAMDA tuition, drama scholarship coaching and audition mentoring.
We're looking for an inspiring Speech & Drama Teacher to join our friendly freelance team, delivering engaging group lessons within our long-established programme at Wallington High School for Girls.
If you're passionate about helping young people thrive and believe Speech & Drama is about far more than passing exams, we'd love to hear from you.
Earn up to £115 for a typical school teaching afternoon, including:
- Paid teaching time
- Paid lesson preparation
- Travel contribution
Other benefits:
- Paid LAMDA examination days
- Shared lesson planning and comprehensive teaching resources provided
- Friendly, experienced and supportive teaching team
- Opportunities to increase your income through optional private tuition (online or face-to-face)
- Flexible freelance work that fits around performing, directing, teaching or other creative careers
- Motivated, respectful students who genuinely value the programme
You'll deliver engaging Speech & Drama lessons following the LAMDA syllabus, helping students develop confidence, creativity and outstanding communication skills while preparing them for LAMDA examinations.
Responsibilities include:
• Delivering inspiring group lessons
• Preparing students for LAMDA examinations
• Planning lessons using our shared schemes of work and teaching resources
• Monitoring progress and providing constructive feedback
• Working collaboratively with colleagues
• Completing routine freelance administration, including lesson planning and invoicing
School Lessons
Tuesdays: Approximately 3.00pm–5.00pm
and/or
Wednesdays: Approximately 3.00pm–5.00pm
Plus:
• Two LAMDA examination Sundays each year (February & June)
Private tuition opportunities are also available for teachers wishing to expand their workload.
✔ Has experience teaching Speech & Drama, Performing Arts or Drama Education.
✔ Inspires confidence and creativity in young people.
✔ Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
✔ Holds (or is working towards) a degree in Theatre, Drama, Education or a related discipline.
✔ Has experience of the LAMDA syllabus (desirable but not essential for exceptional applicants).
Many of our teachers combine their work with Such Stuff alongside professional performing careers, directing, writing, classroom teaching or other freelance creative work.
Our DBS-checked, fully insured teachers provide structured, creative tuition that helps students become confident communicators, imaginative performers and resilient young people.
We believe great teaching changes lives, and we're committed to creating an environment where exceptional teachers can do what they do best.
Please apply with:
• Your CV
• A short covering letter telling us why you'd like to join Such Stuff Speech and Drama.
We're not simply building a team.
We're building a community of exceptional teachers who believe every young person deserves the opportunity to find their voice, their confidence and their future.
We'd love to hear your story.