Teacher of Drama

King Edward VI High School for Girls is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated individual for the role of Teacher of Drama from 1st September 2026 or 1st January 2027. As well as the potential to teach Drama to GCSE and Drama and Theatre to A Level, the position requires regular commitment to co-curricular drama activities, including leading lunchtime clubs and directing and/or producing a school show each year.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds; no experience of working in the independent sector is required. Applications from Early Career Teachers are welcome.

The Drama Department

Drama is successful and important at King Edward VI High School for Girls. Curriculum Drama is taught in every year group and is a popular and successful subject at GCSE (with two groups each year) and at A Level, which from this September will be taught in co-ed groups in conjunction with King Edward’s School (KES). All examined performances are open to the public, and exam results are outstanding; more importantly, pupils have memorable experiences of academically exciting and rewarding Drama.

Co-curricular Drama is also very successful and takes place in close cooperation and collaboration with KES, with whom we share the Ruddock Performing Arts Centre. Every year group has a regular weekly lunchtime Drama Club, open to all, which produces a public performance in our main theatre space. Younger years often produce compilations of shorter pieces, and often older year groups take these opportunities to work on modern and challenging texts. Perhaps our highest profile events are our two annual productions performed in the Ruddock Hall: the Junior Production takes place every November and regularly has well over 100 students involved on- and backstage. 

The post holder will report to the Director of Drama.

Teaching and Learning

• Teach an appropriate allocation of lessons.
• Plan and prepare challenging lessons, following the department’s Schemes of Work and adapting your teaching to the needs of the pupils.
• Set and assess work according to school and departmental policies and procedures.
• Provide timely feedback which moves pupils forward in their learning.
• Monitor, assess and support the progress of all pupils.
• Communicate effectively with parents about all aspects of your pupils’ learning, whether formally (at Parents’ Evenings and through written reports) or informally (via email, telephone or in-person meeting) when necessary.

General Requirements

• Support and contribute to the school’s responsibility for safeguarding pupils.
• Work within the school’s health and safety policy to ensure a safe working environment for staff, pupils and visitors.
• Promote equality of opportunity for all students and staff.
• Help sustain a school culture and curriculum which promotes an ethical education for all including promoting positive strategies for challenging discrimination of any kind.
• Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteous relations with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Engage fully with Professional Development and CPD.
• Support key school events (such as Open Days) as required.
• Share in pastoral responsibility for all pupils at the school, especially for those in your Form or teaching groups, and liaising with pastoral staff where appropriate.
• Contribute to the school’s programme of co-curricular activities.
• Undertake other reasonable duties related to the job purpose required from time to time.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please forward a completed application form and equal opportunities form (both available for download) and a covering letter addressed to the Head of School (Dr Paul Arnold) by email to: [email protected].

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 10th June at 8am.

If you have any queries about the role or would like to discuss it in more detail, please contact the Director of Drama, Hannah Proops, by email: [email protected].