Head of Drama - Wandsworth - September start

Head of Drama

Wandsworth

September start

Full time / Permanent

Teachers’ Pay Scale (Inner London) plus a £8,279 TLR allowance per year (TLR 2.1)

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, highly motivated and committed Head of Drama to lead the successful Drama department within our Physical and Arts Education (PAE) Cluster from September 2025.

The successful candidate will have a proven record in teaching Drama up to A Level and experience of curriculum development. The candidate must have outstanding theatre knowledge and an understanding of current trends in the world of the Performing Arts.

General Responsibilities

• Leading the development and implementation of the department's curriculum, ensuring it aligns with national guidelines and meets the needs of our diverse student population.
• Experience in managing and motivating teams of teachers.
• Supporting teachers in their professional development, providing subject-specific advice, guidance, and resources to foster effective teaching practices.
• To carry out the general duties and responsibilities of a professional school teacher as contained in the annual School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document and Staff Code of Conduct.
• To implement whole school, cluster and year policies.
• To take part in scheduled meetings with colleagues and parents in accordance with the school’s published calendar.
• To share in break duties in accordance with published rotas.
• To share cover for absent colleagues in accordance with the school’s schedules.
• To participate in whole school, cluster, pastoral and individual arrangements for her/his in-service training and professional development.
• To be a member of a cross-curricular team.
• Use Microsoft Teams in a constructive way as part of your teaching and pastoral roles

Criteria:

• Good, relevant degree
• QTS qualification with previous and relevant teaching experience in the UK
• Sound subject knowledge with clear evidence of the ability to develop schemes of work and lead the curriculum area
• Enthusiastic and committed to drama and theatre as an art form
• Enthusiastic subject leader who is well organised, conscientious and flexible
• Ability to teach Drama to A level
• Committed to leading extracurricular activities and drama/dance productions
• Willing to teach a wide variety of drama genre
• Ability to lead and work as a member of a team
• Ability to bring innovation to the department
• Commitment to equal opportunities
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Strong record of punctuality and attendance
• Strong communication skills with demonstrable capability to represent the department in a variety of for a
• Ability to use ICT for administrative purposes and to enhance curriculum delivery
• Lively, enthusiastic and positive personality

If you are interested in this Head of Drama opportunity, interviews & lesson observations can be arranged immediately!!

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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