Head of Drama - Secondary School in Havering

Head of Drama – Outstanding School

Are you an experienced and ambitious Drama Teacher ready to lead a department in an Outstanding school?

This highly successful school is looking to appoint an inspiring Head of Drama to lead its dedicated and supportive team, starting January 2027. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, forward-thinking practitioner to shape the direction of the subject, raise achievement, and bring Drama to life across the school.

The successful candidate will lead the teaching of Drama across a range of key stages, while driving curriculum development, mentoring colleagues, and championing performance and the arts throughout the school community.

School Information

This Outstanding School has strong behaviour and achieves good results year on year. They believe their staff are the most important factor in making an impact for pupils, and have put every measure in place to help you lead and teach as effectively as possible. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your leadership career within a rewarding and highly supportive environment as Head of Drama.

Experience and Qualifications

• Drama or Performing Arts related Degree

• QTS or PGCE

• Proven experience teaching Drama, with the skills and vision to lead a department

Salary

The salary for this Head of Drama position will be paid to scale MPS/UPS London + TLR.

Application

If you are an ambitious Drama Teacher ready to take the next step into a Head of Department role in an Outstanding school, we would be delighted to receive your application. Please submit your application as soon as possible.