Head of Drama

Posted 1 day 17 hours ago by TieTalent

Permanent
Full Time
Education Jobs
London, United Kingdom
Job Description

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. You will have a reduced teaching timetable, as well as flexibility over the year groups you can teach from KS3-KS5.

This 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, taking over from the current Head of Drama who is moving to a senior role within the federation.

JOB DESCRIPTION - Head of Drama

Position: Head of Drama
Type: Full time, Permanent contract
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: MPS3 - UPS3 + TLR Options (Inner London Payscale) £42,536 - £60,092 + TLR2B £6,000
Responsibilities: Teaching Drama with flexibility over KS3 - KS5, working closely alongside the Music department.

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION - Head of Drama

  1. Qualified Drama Teacher with UK QTS
  2. Strong subject specialist with a passion for Drama
  3. Excellent spoken and written English essential
  4. Outstanding or Good lesson observations
  5. 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 12 hours to confidentially discuss the school in more depth before progressing your application further.