Head of Drama

HALLIFORD SCHOOL; Shepperton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in England is seeking a Head of Drama to lead an ambitious department. The ideal candidate will inspire students in GCSE and A Level drama, direct school productions, and foster creativity. Responsibilities include teaching, organizing performances, and collaborating with external arts organizations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the cultural life of the school.

Benefits

Access to a modern and fully equipped theatre

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching GCSE and A Level Drama.
• Ability to lead and support students in creating their own work.
• Experience with LAMDA programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach Drama across all years, focusing on GCSE and A Level.
• Provide leadership and vision for the Drama department.
• Organize school performances and foster a love for drama.
• Coordinate with external arts organizations and arrange visits.

Skills

Experience in directing and organizing school productions

Ability to inspire creativity and passion

Strong leadership skills

Fostering links with external arts organizations

Education

Relevant teaching qualifications

Job description

Posted on: 27-11-2025 | Deadline:10-12-2025

The position of Head of Drama offers an ambitious and dynamic specialist an exciting and highly rewarding leadership opportunity. The successful applicant will be able to teach all areas of the GCSE and A Level specifications. They will inspire a love of performance, creativity and passion for their subject to lead and inspire our students. Candidates will also be expected to provide strong direction and an ambitious vision for the future of the department as well as contribute to the wider cultural life of the school.

In addition to this role the Drama department currently has two part-time teachers and one full-time Theatre Technician who work closely together as a team.

Drama is an extremely popular subject and students In Year 7, 8 and 9 have one lesson per week mainly in the theatre. We have two GCSE classes and two A Levels classes.

The Drama department is central to the co-curricular life of the school, with a number of performance opportunities through the year, including House Drama, the Senior play and the Year 8 Shakesperience. There Is a whole school production each year and this is a two-year rotation, with a musical one year and a play the next. There are also a number of smaller productions throughout the year.

The applicant must have experience in directing and organising school productions from small scale performances to full scale musicians and plays. Students perform onstage and support in all technical roles developing their skills in our weekly theatre tech club run by our Theatre Technician. The applicant will also have the ability to support students in creating their own work.

The role additionally involves fostering links with external arts organisations, arranging theatre visits and overseas Drama trips.

The School also offers LAMDA which is incredibly popular with two LAMDA peripatetic staff visiting the school each week

The Drama department benefits from a large and newly refurbished fully equipped theatre which has capacity for around 350. It features a modern lighting rig and full AV system. Attached to the this is a new and bright Drama Studio and LAMDA area within the John Crook Theatre. There is also a departmental office with space for each of the staff to work.

To Apply:

Email the completed application form, along with a covering letter, addressed to the Headmaster, Mr James Davies to [e-mail]

Applications must be received by midday on Wednes day 10th December 2025.

Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.

We are proactively committed to creating a diverse staff body which reflects the community that we teach. At Halliford School we value diversity and inclusion; we want to attract the best people for the role. This is regardless of age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, disability, socioeconomic status or religious beliefs.

Halliford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share our commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and the successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure and employment reference checks. You must be eligible to work in the UK.

All applications will be acknowledged by email.

Offers of employment are subject to the receipt of a minimum of two references which are satisfactory to the School. Please refer to our Recruitment Selection and Disclosure Policy which can be found on the school website.