Teacher of Drama

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Drama teacher to join our highly-acclaimed, well-established and innovative Drama department on a full-time basis from September 2024. The department teaches Drama to pupils from Year 4 through Year 13. Reporting to the Head of Drama, the successful candidate will primarily teach students across Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5 and can also expect to lead a form, run lunch-time/after-school clubs and contribute to shaping the extra-curricular life of the school. This is a permanent position but we would consider a one year fixed term contract if preferred.

The ideal candidate will be a skilled teaching practitioner who demonstrates a genuine interest and passion for the subject, and has the ability to convey this to our pupils. They should be able to inspire and motivate pupils through a diverse range of learning styles, will consistently model excellent practice and will look to make a significant contribution to this strong and successful department. Experience in directing large-scale musicals would be desirable. Recent musical productions at Harrodian have been 'Grease' (2024) and 'Legally Blonde' (2022). Recent theatrical productions have been 'Macbeth', 'Waiting for Godot', 'The Snow Queen' and 'The Railway Children'.

At Harrodian, students follow the Eduqas specification at GCSE and Edexcel at A level. We aim to develop curious and independent individuals and encourage students to pursue the subject on both a creative and intellectual level. The department seeks to promote Drama outside of the classroom: the post-holder will be encouraged to organise theatre trips, visits and productions.  Involvement with these latter responsibilities will particularly suit a teacher with strong organisational and communication skills.

The Drama department offers a professional and collaborative working environment where our students' achievement and progress are at the forefront of our teaching. At Harrodian, we believe in offering a breadth of dramatic activity so that all pupils can look to participate in one form or another. The departmental values of responsibility, humility, work rate, discipline and enjoyment are a focus in all lessons in order to help our pupils develop the skills they need to achieve their potential in all areas. 

Founded in 1993, the Harrodian School is co-educational and set in 25 acres of grounds with excellent facilities. Harrodian offers teachers and students alike a friendly, welcoming and exceptional school environment where classes are small and standards and expectations are high. We place a strong emphasis on the ability to convey enthusiasm and enjoyment of the subject to students across the ability range. A sense of fun, a readiness to respond to students’ individual needs and an open approach to teaching are qualities that we value highly. A teacher’s willingness to assist with a large range of extra-curricular activities is important in this dynamic and vibrant school. Teaching staff are expected to offer support to the learning, pastoral and co-curricular needs of our pupils to ensure the all-round quality of education offered at Harrodian.

Harrodian offers a range of benefits, including:

• Free lunches during term time
• Free parking (on a first come first served basis)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Defined pension contribution scheme
• Free access to some of the School’s sport and leisure facilities

For further information about the role and application details, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: Monday, 22nd April 2024 at 9am.

Please note: We intend to appoint as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed as they arrive and interviews may be held ahead of the closing date. The School reserves the right to appoint at any stage of the application process.

Interview date: To be confirmed. As part of the interview process, all candidates will be required to teach an academic lesson. Preparation work in advance of the class lesson will be required and details will be provided prior to interview.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Harrodian is unable to act as a sponsor for an employment visa.

All positions within the school are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.