Subject Leader for Drama

St Marks; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Subject Leader for Drama to join their outstanding team. This role offers the chance to inspire students from KS3 to KS5 in a nurturing environment that prioritizes both academic excellence and personal wellbeing. With a commitment to professional development and a strong ethos of care, this position is perfect for a creative educator eager to make a significant impact. Join a school that values exceptional relationships between staff and students, and contribute to an environment where students thrive and achieve remarkable results.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Staff Environment

Commitment to Wellbeing

Qualifications

• Passion for Drama and ability to teach from KS3 to KS5.
• Effective leadership and clear vision for the subject.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Drama Department and ensure high-quality teaching.
• Foster a supportive environment for students' learning.

Skills

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Teaching Skills

Leadership Qualities

Creative Teaching Approach

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

SUBJECT LEADER FOR DRAMA REQUIRED FOR SEPTEMBER 2025

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled practitioner to lead the Drama Department. As Subject Leader/Head of Drama, we would expect you to have a passion for the subject and the ability to teach from KS3 - KS5. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to work with our wonderful students in a caring and supportive environment. St. Mark’s was graded outstanding in all categories by Ofsted in the last inspection, and we are committed to excellence across the curriculum. Our students achieve consistently high examination results, and St Mark’s was 14th in the country for progress at GCSE in 2024. Additionally, The Sunday Times recently ranked St Mark’s as the 14th happiest school in the country, and our exceptional relationships between staff and students contribute to the exemplary behaviour for learning that students demonstrate.

We are looking for someone who has:

Excellent classroom management, communication, organisation and teaching skills.

Effective leadership qualities and a clear vision for the subject.

The ability to teach Drama to KS3, KS4, and KS5.

A creative approach to teaching and a commitment to ensuring that all students make progress.

What we are offering:

Opportunities for high-quality professional development.

Friendly and supportive staff who genuinely care about staff wellbeing within the Catholic ethos of the school.

Fantastic students who are keen, motivated and display excellent behaviour for learning in every lesson.

St. Mark’s Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory, enhanced DBS check. References will be requested prior to interview. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. All applications will be considered solely on merit and we will be using the Person Specifications and Job Descriptions when shortlisting.