Comedy & Drama Teacher
PQA Oldham Closing date: Sat, 12 Dec 2026
- Part time
- Under £10K
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
PQA is a leading provider of weekend performing arts training and is currently recruiting a Comedy & Drama teacher for our academy launching in January 2027 in Oldham on Saturday Mornings!
You will need have a wide-ranging knowledge of practical drama and be able to teach a range of subjects which might range from Improv to Stand Up, Shakespeare to contemporary text and Immersive to Devised Theatre.
At PQA Oldham, you'll be part of a creative, supportive network with Our Learning Approach at the heart of everything we do. Our Project-Based Learning model gives you the freedom to inspire your students, backed by fully realised project guides, resources and training, so you have the tools and support to focus on what you do best: great teaching.
PQA follows safer recruiting. An enhanced DBS on the update service will be required and can be arranged.
For more information please email:
[email protected]
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Location & Date:
Oldham, UK
9:30am-1pm, Saturdays, term time only.
Start Date: January 2027 (ongoing commitment across 41 weeks per year).
Job Rate:
£60-£75 per session, dependent on experience.
DBS Required or willingness to obtain one.
Work Location: In person
Applications close at 5pm on 12th December 2026
Job Requirements
Professional training in acting or significant industry experience..
Experience working with children and young people.
Ability to deliver fun, engaging, and passionate sessions.
Knowledge across a range of genres and techniques.
An enhanced DBS on the update service (can be arranged).
Job Responsibilities
- Attend meetings/training
- Plan lessons
- Deliver 3 age appropriate, engaging classes in singing, dance, and drama on Saturday Mornings during term time
- Directing pieces for projects such as PQA's West End Season, book musicals, holiday showcases and more.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Comedy & Drama Teacher
- Salary: Under £10K
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Performing arts
- Role: Teaching
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Sat, 12 Dec 2026
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Location:
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Job: Comedy & Drama Teacher
Job: Comedy & Drama Teacher
Organisation: PQA Oldham
Postcode: OL8 4BX
How to Apply
Please email your CV and Covering Letter to:
[email protected]
- Contact name: Xander-Jaymes Le Petit
- Contact email: [email protected]
About PQA Oldham
PQA Oldham offers performing arts classes every Saturday.
Our weekly sessions include Comedy & Drama, Musical Theatre and Film & Television for children and young people aged 4-18. At PQA Oldham, we are passionate about delivering first-class performing arts sessions giving children the space to learn new skills, make friends, build self-belief, all in a safe and welcoming environment while they explore the world of performing arts.
Led by Principal, Xander-Jaymes, we're passionate about what