Head of Drama

Girls' Learning Trust; Sutton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan

National CPD programme

Two-week October half-term break

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle to work

Tea/coffee/squash in staff room

Staff end-of-term social events

Job summary

Nonsuch High School for Girls seeks a Head of Drama to lead a thriving department and inspire students with a dynamic curriculum and rich co-curricular programme within a high‑performing girls’ school.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, foster professional development, and contribute to the broader life of the school with a commitment to excellence, creativity and student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with leadership experience in Drama.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Nonsuch I
High School for Girls

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.