Head of Drama

Head of Drama - Competitive Salaries - Outstanding School

An Ofsted Outstanding School in Wandsworth is searching for a Head of Drama to join their team in September. As Head of Drama, you will be working with two other Drama Teachers in the department of three. As Head of Drama you will have a reduced teaching timetable, as well as flexibility over the year groups you can teach from KS3-KS5.

This Head of Drama position is suited to an experienced Drama Teacher with at least both ECT years completed or two years teaching experience if you have trained via Teach First. This is a full time, permanent contract as Head of Drama, taking over from the current Head of Drama who is moving to a senior role within the federation.

Please read the full details of this Head of Drama vacancy before applying:

JOB DESCRIPTION - Head of Drama

• Head of Drama
• Full time, Permanent contract
• September 2025 start
• MPS3 - UPS3 + TLR Options (Inner London Payscale)
• 42,536 - 60,092 + TLR2B 6,000
• Teaching Drama with flexibility over KS3 - KS5
• Working closely alongside the Music department.

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION- Head of Drama

• Qualified Drama Teacher with UK QTS
• Strong subject specialist with a passion for Drama
• Excellent spoken and written English essential
• Outstanding or Good lesson observations
• Able to commit full time, 5 days a week, term time only.

SCHOOL INFORMATION - Head of Drama

• Ofsted Outstanding Secondary School
• High-performing with Progress 8 in the top 1% nationally
• Strong, established Drama department
• State of the art facilities, catering to 1400+ pupils KS3-KS5
• Parking on site, great gym, full size sports pitch, large classrooms and drama studios, including a brilliant stage for performances
• Impeccable student behaviour and a culture of high-achievement
• Passionate about inclusion and all students achieving their best, whether that's a C or an A*
• Located in Wandsworth, Inner London Payscale
• Decent public transport links and local amenities including Wembley Stadium.

If you're interested in this Head of Drama vacancy, please apply today. If shortlisted, you will be contacted within 12hrs to confidentially discuss the school in more depth before progressing your application further.

Head of Drama - Competitive Salaries - Outstanding School

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