Head of Drama

The Elmgreen School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Elmgreen School in London is seeking an inspirational Head of Drama and classroom teacher who is passionate about drama and committed to raising student achievement. You will lead the Drama team, deliver high-quality lessons, and foster enthusiasm for theatre, productions, and related opportunities.

You will drive curriculum development, mentor drama staff, and coordinate opportunities for performances, both solo and group-based. DBS checks are required for employment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership of a department; ability to inspire staff and students.
• Strong knowledge of drama pedagogy and assessment.
• Experience planning and delivering a varied drama curriculum with opportunities for performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership and management for Drama, ensuring high quality teaching and learning.
• Develop opportunities for students to perform individually and in groups, including productions and showcases.
• Oversee safeguarding and welfare requirements, including DBS checks as part of employment.

Skills

Leadership

Drama education

Curriculum planning

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Weare looking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic teacher and Head ofDrama who has a passion for his or her subject and a commitment to ensuringthat staff and students share that passion. We want you to lead the team toinspire high achievement and excitement for your subject.

KeyResponsibilities

The purpose of this role is toprovide professional leadership and management for Drama, ensuring high qualityteaching and learning, achievement and engagement of students in line with ourvision and ethos.

Youwill also develop opportunities for students to perform individually and ingroups including organisation of Drama productions, showcases etc. andparticipation 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.