Head of Drama

Teaching Vacancies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Elmgreen School invites applications for an inspirational and enthusiastic Head of Drama. You will lead the Drama department, drive high standards in teaching and learning, and foster a love of theatre among students and staff.

You will develop opportunities for students to perform, organise productions and showcases, and contribute to enrichment across the curriculum. Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice is essential.

Qualifications

• Inspirational and enthusiastic Drama teacher with passion for the subject.
• Experience leading a Drama department and coordinating productions.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership and management for Drama.
• Develop opportunities for students to perform individually and in groups.
• Organise Drama productions and showcases.
• Participate in theatre and Drama related opportunities.
• Ensure safeguarding and promote welfare of students.

Skills

Leadership

Passion for Drama

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic teacher and Head of Drama who has a passion for his or her subject and a commitment to ensuring that staff and students share that passion. We want you to lead the team to inspire high achievement and excitement for your subject.

Key Responsibilities

The purpose of this role is to provide professional leadership and management for Drama, ensuring high quality teaching and learning, achievement and engagement of students in line with our vision and ethos.

You will also develop opportunities for students to perform individually and in groups including organisation of Drama productions, showcases etc. and participation in other theatre and Drama related opportunities.

The Elmgreen School is committed to the safety and protection of its students. An enhanced DBS check and a barred list check are conditions of employment for this post.

What the school offers its staff

If you are successful in your application, you will join a staff who are hard-working, committed, positive in outlook and dedicated to the achievement of our students. We offer:

• a high standard of professional practice, with bespoke in-house CPD provision, and affiliation to nationally recognised courses and providers;
• a supportive and collegiate environment,
• a culture of high trust and accountability that values creativity and innovation, leading practice locally and nationally in a range of fields.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Elmgreen School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.