A top Kent school is now looking for an experienced and creative Drama Teacher to join, lead and inspire the department as their Director of Drama.
This school has a reputation for outstanding education and pastoral care from nursery through to sixth form; the Independent Schools Inspectorate has given the school top-most scores in all areas and particularly praised pupils’ personal development, self-knowledge, and support for diversity and inclusivity.
They have a long and successful history in the performing arts, with national recognition for accomplishment in this area. Whether studying drama casually, at GCSE or at A-Level, pupils benefit from a well-rounded curriculum covering diverse theatrical styles and techniques, regular trips to venues local, in London and abroad (with New York and L.A. being recent destinations), and opportunities to perform in the school’s arts festival and 350-seat theatre.
As Director of Drama, you will lead, manage and oversee the department, including teaching, workshop and production activities. You’ll work closely with internal and external partners to embolden learning and facilitate high-level productions that see pupils achieve highly and equip them to pursue further ambitions in this field, with the full backing of the school leadership to build on and develop areas of interest.
Supporting strong foundations in both acting and stagecraft, you will continue to champion the department’s inclusive, imaginative approach and encourage pupils of all ages and abilities to get involved in and gain confidence through theatre.
This is a permanent, full-time position for a Director of Drama (Teacher).
Person specification:
- (Essential) Qualified Teacher Status
- (Essential) Degree-level qualification in Drama or a closely related subject
- (Essential) Pupil-focused approach to teaching and a history of success as an educator within the drama department
- (Essential) Experience with productions outside of an education environment (acting / technical / directing)
- (Desirable) Familiarity with GCSE and A-Level Drama syllabuses
- (Desirable) Experience preparing pupils for higher education and drama school applications
Benefits and enhancements include:
- Full induction and support programme
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme incl. counselling services and financial/legal advice line
- Fee remission scheme should your child attend the school (discretionary)
- Retail discount scheme
- Subsidised gym membership
- Other salary sacrifice schemes (e.g. Cycle2Work)