Head of Drama

Nonsuch High School for Girls; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 65.000 - 85.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan for staff

Two-week October half-term break

Generous contributory pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free tea/coffee/squash in staff room

Staff end-of-term social events

Resumo da vaga

Nonsuch High School for Girls in London is seeking a Head of Drama to lead a vibrant department and inspire high‑achieving students across Key Stages 3–5. You will shape a dynamic curricular and co‑curricular programme within our highly regarded girls’ school.

The role combines strategic leadership, teaching commitment, and active participation in the wider life of the school, with a supportive wellbeing ethos and strong CPD opportunities.

Qualificações

• Be a qualified teacher with a strong track record in Drama.
• Be able to inspire and enthuse students.
• Demonstrate the leadership skills to further develop the department.

Responsabilidades

• Leading and developing the Drama department.
• Teaching Drama across Key Stages 3-5.
• Acting as a form tutor.
• Leading co-curricular Drama, including productions and enrichment opportunities.
• Contributing to the wider life of the school.

Descrição da vaga

The opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and inspiring Head of Drama to lead our thriving department. Our students are highly motivated, academically able and enthusiastic, creating a stimulating and rewarding environment in which to teach and inspire.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate practitioner with a strong commitment to educational excellence. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for Drama, building on existing strengths and further enhancing a vibrant curricular and co-curricular programme within our high-performing girls’ school, where academic achievement, creativity and enrichment are highly valued.

What we offer:

• A unique selling point as a school within an all girls’ schools trust
• An excellent working environment that prioritises the wellbeing of its staff and students
• Access to Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan for individual and dependants
• A vibrant CPD programme with the opportunity to pursue National professional qualifications and collaborate across the trust.
• A two-week October half-term break
• A generous contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free tea/coffee/squash available in the staff room
• Staff end-of-term social events

Our commitment to you:

At Nonsuch High School for Girls, staff are our most valued asset, and we are deeply committed to wellbeing, professional growth, and creating a supportive working environment. Our Trust-wide Wellbeing Strategy ensures manageable workload expectations, with no written reports, limited data drops, and a clear, progression-focused assessment framework. Staff benefit from a collaborative and friendly community, an exciting programme of professional development, and family-friendly policies, including flexible leave and access to an on-site day care nursery. With a maximum teaching load of 43 periods per fortnight, extended mid-morning breaks, and the flexibility to leave the site during non-teaching time, we are committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and supporting staff wellbeing. Situated in 22 acres of beautiful grounds, we offer excellent facilities, a proactive support team, and a strong culture of development through mentoring, CPD, and cross-Trust networking opportunities.

Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Leading and developing the Drama department
• Teaching Drama across Key Stages 3-5
• Acting as a form tutor
• Leading co-curricular Drama, including productions and enrichment opportunities
• Contributing to the wider life of the school

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified teacher with a strong track record in Drama
• Be able to inspire and enthuse students
• Demonstrate the leadership skills to further develop the department
• Have a commitment to professional development and educational excellence
• Understand current curriculum priorities in Drama
• Articulate the value of Drama in developing students
• Be excited by the prospect of contributing to both the department and the wider school community

Key Application Dates:

• Closing Date: 9.00 AM on Monday, 23 November 2026
  
• Shortlisting Date: Monday, 23 November 2026
  
• Interviews will take place in school on Wednesday, 2 December 2026
  
• Start Date: April or September 2027

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Sponsorship:

We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.