Teacher of Drama Maternity Cover

GDST; Ealing; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and pay progression

Membership of GDST flexible pension

36-week school year

Professional development opportunities

Free staff lunches during term time

Staff wellbeing activities

Gym access

Job summary

Notting Hill & Ealing High School in London seeks an inspirational Teacher of Drama to cover maternity leave from January 2027. You will teach Drama to motivated girls up to A Level, contribute to curricular and extra-curricular activities, and inspire pupils and colleagues with your passion for the subject.

The successful candidate will be a well-qualified Drama graduate with excellent communication skills, creative pedagogy, and a commitment to the GDST ethos of high standards and inclusive

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Drama to a range of abilities and ages.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to engage and inspire pupils and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Teach Drama to girls up to A Level as part of curricular and extra-curricular activities.
• Contribute to the development of the Drama Department and GDST standards.

Skills

Drama teaching

Excellent communication

Mentoring students

Education

Drama degree or equivalent

Job description

EmployerNotting Hill & Ealing High School - GDSTLocationEaling, Greater LondonContract TypeFixed term contractHoursFull TimeContract LengthMaternity CoverSalaryTBCPosted18th September 2026Start Date1st January 2027Expires30th September 2026 11:59 AMContract TypeFixed term contractStart Date1st January 2027Job ID1575050Suitable forECT (NQT) Graduates; Other GraduatesStart Date1st January 2027Contract Type :Fixed term contractContract Length: Maternity CoverSuitable for: ECT (NQT) Graduates; Other GraduatesJob ID: 1575050Teacher of Drama Maternity CoverCompetitive salary plus benefitsFor January 2027Full-TimeNotting Hill & Ealing High School, one of London’s leading independent girls’ day schools, has an exciting opportunity for an inspirational Teacher of Drama to contribute further to a flourishing Drama Department in both its curricular and extra-curricular activities.We are looking for a well-qualified graduate of Drama to teach highly motivated, talented girls throughout the school up to A Level. If you are a good communicator who can enthuse and inspire both pupils and colleagues and have exciting ideas about the teaching of Drama and the ways in which it can be further developed and encouraged, we would be delighted to hear from you.Teaching at NHEHS“Teaching here is all about being able to have in-depth conversations with students about your subject and helping to enthuse them with the same passion as you have. Teaching at NHEHS is exactly what I imagined teaching would be like when I got my first teaching job; it’s what teaching should be!”- a Head of DepartmentAbout the SchoolNHEHS is a leading academic day school. Our girls are ambitious, bright, enthusiastic and eager to learn and we offer a warm and supportive community. We occupy a site in suburban, leafy, west Ealing with excellent transport links. As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as: Competitive terms and conditions of employment, and competitive salaries and pay progression Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme (18% employer contribution and flexibility to generate a pay top-up of up to 10% of pensionable salary in lieu of pension) 36-week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms, with a 2-week half term in the Autumn Normal teaching hours between 08:20 and 15:45 (depending on timetable for part-time staff) Access to extensive professional development opportunities and training grants for qualifications Free life assurance benefit Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured, offering free 24-hour counselling, wellbeing support and advice services A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £900 per year) In-school staff wellbeing activities such as yoga and access to the school gymFurther information about this position and how to apply is available by clicking the apply button.The closing date for applications is Wednesday 30th September 2026 at 12pm. Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close applications and interviews at any point in the process.Interviews will take place on Friday 9th October 2026.We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. To be eligible for employment, candidates must provide proof of their right to work in the UK.NHEHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS. Applications will be considered only from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.Safeguarding Statement:The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.