Subject Leader of Drama and Theatre Studies

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academy in London seeks a passionate Subject Leader of Drama and Theatre Studies. Join a vibrant faculty dedicated to fostering creativity and excellence in education. Inspire students and lead innovative teaching practices in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Harris Allowance

Performance and Loyalty Bonus

Teachers Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ teaching experience.
• Understanding of theory and practice of effective teaching and learning.
• Experience of embedding innovative strategies for improving teaching.

Responsibilities

• Establish outstanding provision within Drama and Theatre Studies.
• Accountable for student progress across KS3, KS4, and Sixth form.
• Ensure high standards of teaching and learning.

Skills

Teaching

Drama

Theatre Studies

Creativity

Leadership

Education

Undergraduate degree in relevant subject

DfE recognised Qualified Teacher Status

Tools

ICT skills

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Subject Leader of Drama and Theatre Studies, London

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Client:

Harris Federation

Location:

London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

15.05.2025

Expiry Date:

29.06.2025

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About Us

Why Choose Us?

• State-of-the-Art Facilities:Our faculty is equipped with cutting-edge facilities designed to foster creativity and innovation. Through our specialised rooms with the latest technology, we provide students with everything they need to explore and develop their craft. Our workshop spaces are fully equipped for hands-on design work, while digital resources and design software offer the tools needed for advanced projects.
• Annual School Productions:Our faculty celebrates student achievements through the highly anticipated School Production. This event showcases the outstanding work of our students in Drama, 3D Art and Design, Art, Music, Product Design, and Photography. It’s a moment to celebrate creativity and innovation across the arts.
• Creative Extracurricular Opportunities:At the heart of our ethos is a commitment to creative learning beyond the classroom. We offer a wide range of extracurricular activities including after-school support, drama, art, and technology clubs. Students are also encouraged to participate in enriching trips and events that expand their learning experience, including drama performances, art exhibitions, and music performances.
• A Strong Presence Across the School:The work of our students is regularly celebrated throughout the school, ensuring that creativity is celebrated and appreciated by the entire school community. The strong presence of our faculty inspires and motivates students to achieve their very best.

We are an‘Outstanding’(Ofsted 2023) secondary academy, established in 2018 to provide an excellent education for children in Wimbledon.

Two years after opening, we moved into our brand-new building which is modern, bright and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities in every area of the curriculum. We are oversubscribed and fortunate to have an amazing level of support from the community with waiting lists for entry into every year group of our academy.

Our academy is an exceptional place to learn, providing an ambitious but happy and inclusive environment. We have high expectations of our students of all starting points and abilities. We know that our students will leave us academically successful, but we also want them to be well-rounded individuals with a highly developed social conscience, ready to lead in their communities and beyond. Our motto is‘make a difference’and our students and staff give nothing except their very best in pursuit of making a difference to their lives and the lives of others around them.

To learn moreabout workingin our academyand what we can offer you,view our academy page via the “why work at” button.

Summary

Join Our Dynamic Faculty: A Creative Hub for Innovation and Excellence

Are you an inspiring and passionate educator with a flair for Drama and Theatre? Do you have the subject knowledge and enthusiasm to ignite creativity in students and push the boundaries of theatre studies? If so, we would love to hear from you!

We are seeking an exceptional classroom practitioner to join our vibrant faculty. As part of a dedicated and forward-thinking team, you will play a key role in enhancing and developing the teaching of Drama and Theatre Studies, inspiring students to explore their creative potential and pushing the boundaries of drama and theatre.

Main Areas of Responsibility

The purpose of your role will be:

• To establish outstanding provision within the subject area. This to include all programmes, systems and structures taking account of the academy’s vision and values leading to outstanding teaching and learning.
• To be accountable for student progress and development in the subject area across KS3, KS4 and Sixth form, including meeting student achievement targets for subject areas which are agreed by the Principal and the Governing Body.
• To ensure high standards of teaching and learning across the subject area through continuously, developing and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning.
• To ensure the provision of an appropriately engaging, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students in the subject area, in accordance with the academy aims and policies, as determined by the Principal and Governing Body.
• To ensure that all school policies and procedures are implemented and applied consistently by all colleagues in the subject area.
• To effectively and efficiently manage and deploy teaching/support staff, financial and physical resources across the subject area.

Your main areas of responsibility will fall under the areas of:

• Operational and strategic planning (includinglesson planning, developingresources and syllabuses, and contributing to the departmental plan)
• Staff development (including continuing professional development and engaging fully in the Performance Management Review process)
• Quality assurance (including contributing to the process of monitoring and evaluating the subject area)
• Management of information (including maintaining appropriate records and tracking student progress)
• Communications with students, parents and other stakeholders
• Pastoral system (includingbeing a form tutor to a selected group of students)
• Teaching, ensuring a high quality learning experience for students.

Qualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• An undergraduate degree in a relevant subject and DfE recognised Qualified Teacher Status (or equivalent qualifications)
• Successful teaching experience at secondary level (can be teaching practice)
• Understanding of theory and practice of effective teaching and learning
• Knowledge of National curriculum requirements at KS3, KS4, and KS5
• Minimum of three years’ teaching experience
• Experience of delivering high quality INSET to teaching staff within subject area
• Proven success in raising achievement as a subject leader or classroom practitioner
• Successful experience of processes of monitoring, evaluation and review that provide performance data that can be used to improve the quality of teaching and learning
• Good level of ICT skills and experience of how new technologies can be used to raise achievement, including the use of interactive white boards
• Recent experience of involvement in innovative curriculum development
• Ideas of how Language, Literacy and Numeracy can be used across the curriculum to raise standards
• Experience of embedding innovative strategies for improving teaching and learning
• Experience of managing and implementing change successfully
• Experience of using coaching as a model for ensuring on going professional development.

Teacher Development

At Harris, we have curated professional development pathways that will guide you towards achieving your career ambitions. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. With a strong network of passionate educators, expertdevelopment initiatives and a multitude of opportunities for career progression, your journey with Harris could be the most rewarding one yet.

We offer a wide range of high quality teacher professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership.Find out more here.

Flexible Working

We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. We understand that each individual’s circumstances are unique, which is why we offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includesour Harris Allowance (usually£2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London),a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits. Learn more aboutour benefitson our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

Next Steps

Thank you for your interest in this position. If you would like to discuss this opportunity, or to request a visit, please email the academy via the Why work page onharriscareers.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpyou when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applicationssubmittedbefore the closing date via ourcareerswebsite.