Head of Drama - Independent Prep School

Posted 27 March by Empowering Learning

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School: Independent Prep School

Location: Hertfordshire

Role: Head of Drama

Start Date: September 2024

Salary: Competitive with possible accommodation

A thriving and wonderful independent prep school in Hertfordshire (commutable from North West London) are searching for a passionate and imaginative Head of Drama. This is a full time role from September 2024 and can come with accommodation in return for boarding duties.

This independent prep school is set in beautiful Hertfordshire countryside and children have acres of outdoor space to learn and enjoy their childhood in. Attentive pastoral care is one of the school's great strengths and all staff ensure the fulfilment of every pupil. There is a stimulating and broad curriculum on offer alongside opportunities for games, sport, music, art and drama.

The Head seeks a dynamic and enthusiastic Head of Drama to lead and promote the subject throughout the school. The successful candidate will teach and inspire pupils of all abilities and will want to direct and advise on a variety of productions throughout the year. The individual will have experience of teaching Drama at Prep/Primary or Senior/Secondary level and have a high level of subject knowledge. You will also have excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues, parents and pupils and the ability to create a happy, challenging and effective learning environment. A willingness to contribute to the wider of the school is encouraged. The role will entail teaching Drama from Year 1 up to Year 8.

If you are interested in leading Drama at a fantastic independent prep school in Hertfordshire that provides an excellent and holistic education for every child, please apply now. Or call Duncan Eaglesham on for an informal conversation and more information. The school has a strong ethos of student welfare therefore any successful applicant will undergo a full enhanced criminal record check (DBS).

Required skills

  • Productions
  • Hertfordshire
  • North West London
  • Drama Teacher
  • Head of Drama
  • Independent Prep School
  • Primary Drama

Application questions

Do you want to teach in an independent prep school?
Do you want to work in Hertfordshire not far from North London?
Do you want to teach Drama from KS1 up to Year 8?
Do you have experience of teaching Drama at primary or secondary level?
Are you available from September 2024?

Reference: 52386420

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