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Posted 07 August, 2026

School-Based LAMDA Speech & Drama Teacher (Freelance)

Such Stuff Speech and Drama
Wallington, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

School-Based LAMDA Speech & Drama Teacher\n


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Wallington High School for Girls | Surrey | From September 2026

Help every student find their voice, their confidence and their future.\n


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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Why join Such Stuff?\n


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Earn up to £115 for a typical school teaching afternoon, including:

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  • Paid teaching time
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  • Paid lesson preparation
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  • Travel contribution
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Other benefits:

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  • Paid LAMDA examination days
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  • Shared lesson planning and comprehensive teaching resources provided
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  • Friendly, experienced and supportive teaching team
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  • Opportunities to increase your income through optional private tuition (online or face-to-face)
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  • Flexible freelance work that fits around performing, directing, teaching or other creative careers
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  • Motivated, respectful students who genuinely value the programme
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The Role\n


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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.

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Responsibilities include:

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• Delivering inspiring group lessons

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• Preparing students for LAMDA examinations

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• Planning lessons using our shared schemes of work and teaching resources

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• Monitoring progress and providing constructive feedback

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• Working collaboratively with colleagues

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• Completing routine freelance administration, including lesson planning and invoicing

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Working Pattern\n


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School Lessons

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Tuesdays: Approximately 3.00pm–5.00pm

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and/or

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Wednesdays: Approximately 3.00pm–5.00pm

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Plus:

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• Two LAMDA examination Sundays each year (February & June)

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Private tuition opportunities are also available for teachers wishing to expand their workload.

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We're looking for someone who:\n


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'14; Has experience teaching Speech & Drama, Performing Arts or Drama Education.

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'14; Inspires confidence and creativity in young people.

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'14; Has excellent communication and organisational skills.

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'14; Holds (or is working towards) a degree in Theatre, Drama, Education or a related discipline.

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'14; Has experience of the LAMDA syllabus (desirable but not essential for exceptional applicants).

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Many of our teachers combine their work with Such Stuff alongside professional performing careers, directing, writing, classroom teaching or other freelance creative work.

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About Such Stuff\n


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Our DBS-checked, fully insured teachers provide structured, creative tuition that helps students become confident communicators, imaginative performers and resilient young people.

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We believe great teaching changes lives, and we're committed to creating an environment where exceptional teachers can do what they do best.

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Interested?\n


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Please apply with:

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• Your CV

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• A short covering letter telling us why you'd like to join Such Stuff Speech and Drama.

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We're not simply building a team.

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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.

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We'd love to hear your story.