Head of Drama

Head of Department - Drama

Required from September 2025

MPS / UPS + TLR 2a (£3,391)

0.8 FTE but full-time will be considered

We are seeking an outstanding individual with drive, passion, enthusiasm and ambition to lead our growing Drama Department. This is an opportunity for an excellent practitioner with strong subject knowledge and experience at teaching across KS3 to KS5 to take our Drama department and outcomes to the next level.

You will have excellent organisational, planning and communication skills and have high expectations of all students to secure the best outcomes. You believe that all students are capable of success and recognise that success comes in different forms. Driving forward strategic priorities you will ensure there is a robust curriculum and assessment framework in place underpinned by a key focus on improving Drama across the whole school – ensuring significant impact at whole college level.

As a leader you are inspirational, forward thinking and put students at the heart of everything you do. You are creative, dynamic, empathetic and have a natural ability to lead and empower both students and staff. You hold the highest expectations of yourself, your staff and your students and recognise the importance of the curriculum both inside and outside the classroom, and are innovative in your commitment to both, ensuring that Drama is always high profile within the college.

If you know this is the role for you and are confident you can lead our successful, supportive and highly motivated Drama team, then please apply.

Completed application forms should be submitted before the closing date stated below. We reserve the right to interview before the closing date, so please get your application in early.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 22nd April 2025 at 9am.