Head of Drama

The Hollyfield School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Greater London is seeking a dynamic Head of Drama to join their successful team. This full-time and permanent role involves inspiring students through innovative teaching and engaging in various extra-curricular activities, including Drama Club and theatre productions. The ideal candidate should possess QTS and demonstrate a strong ability to teach across key stages with an effective classroom management style. Competitive salary with TLR included and a commitment to safeguarding children is essential.

Qualifications

• Broad base of subject knowledge required.
• Clear vision for a knowledge-rich curriculum is necessary.
• Ability to demonstrate suitability to work with children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and motivate students through innovative teaching.
• Engage in Drama Club, theatre trips and Ilex Theatre productions.
• Teach Drama across Key Stage 3, GCSE, and A Level.

Skills

Ability to teach across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5

Effective interpersonal skills

Commitment to extra-curricular programmes

Ability to maintain good classroom behaviour

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Full Time, permanent position With effect from September 2026 Salary: Outer London Main / Upper Pay Range With additional TLR 2/3: £8,171 per annum The Governors and Headteacher wish to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Head of Drama to join our incredibly successful team at The Hollyfield School.

The Drama department has an excellent reputation and a history of excellence in examinations and performance. Hollyfield acknowledges the importance of the arts in developing young minds, and Drama is taught by specialists throughout Key Stage 3, and is offered at GCSE and A Level. The school offers a KS3 Performing Arts Scholarship programme, where one class in each year receives additional Music and Drama lessons, theatre visits and workshops. Our school's theatre company, Ilex, has performed at Reading Rep, The Watermans Theatre and at The National Theatre, as winners of the annual NT Connections festival. We also launched a KS3 theatre company in 2024: Ilex Juniors. Both theatre companies have productions in the works: Ilex will be performing Britney's Lock at The Lyric, Hammersmith in April and Ilex Juniors will offer a night of Shakespeare (as never seen before) in July. Our alumni students, many of whom have very successful careers in the arts, often come back to support and encourage the next generation at Hollyfield. This role is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is committed to inspiring and motivating students through their innovative and engaging teaching.

Qualifications

• QTS
• a broad base of subject knowledge
• the ability to teach across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5
• a clear vision for a knowledge-rich curriculum
• the ability to employ a range of teaching and learning strategies
• a commitment to extra-curricular programmes, including Drama Club, theatre trips and Ilex Theatre productions
• the ability to maintain good classroom behaviour
• effective interpersonal skills and the desire to work effectively as part of a team
• ability to demonstrate suitability to work with children and young people

Job applications can only be made through the TES website. Please note we cannot accept CVs and our standard application form must be completed. We would encourage early applications as we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate be found. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. For an informal chat about the post please contact Sarah Neville (Head of Visual and Performing Arts) at: [e-mail].

The Governing and Trust Bodies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and expect all staff to share this commitment. We fully recognise our responsibilities for safeguarding and child protection. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check, overseas criminal record checks where relevant, background check including an online check of the applicant's social media accounts and receipt of satisfactory references. It is an offence to apply to work with children if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The schools within the Trust are committed to all aspects of personal development, are inclusive and seek to ensure every student achieves to the best of their ability.