Head of Drama

We wish to appoint an exceptional Head of Drama to join the supportive environment of our Drama Department who will use their experience, extensive subject knowledge, and vision to deliver ambitious and high-quality learning and teaching opportunities.

You will be a highly qualified and highly motivated individual who is an enthusiastic and dynamic professional committed to delivering success. We have an enviable professional development programme available that allows all staff to develop in their role with opportunities for internal promotion throughout the Federation. 

You will be passionate about Drama and have a resolve to make a real difference to our pupils. You will be able to plan and deliver an interesting and stimulating curriculum. Setting a level of challenge for all abilities across all key stages within lessons and the thriving extracurricular activities already on offer will be important to you.

Haberdashers’ Knights Academy is a vibrant school community with a relentless focus on high expectations and aspirations. We are an 11-18 school in a well-established multi-academy Trust, with a commitment to recruit talented individuals who share our vision to be the provider of exceptional education for all our children. If you feel that this position is of interest and you have the right experience, skills and are ready for fresh challenges, with the ambition to make a real impact then we’d like to hear from you.

Full job details and application form available at

www.habstrustsouth.org.uk/vacancies

Join the Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South and belong to something more​

·       ​An extensive support network, opening doors to countless growth opportunities.​

·       An established name, which you can be proud to work for​

·       An unrivalled legacy, born out of a vision to reach young people through education.​

To apply, submit your application via our website on www.habsknights.org.uk or contact knightshr@habstrustsouth.org.uk​

Download the full recruitment pack on our website.

​Closing date: Monday 15th April

Interview date: Tuesday 23rd April

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and reserve the right to offer to a candidate before the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via TES or the attached application form emailed to knightshr@habstrustsouth.org.uk, completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you to check the job information attached.

The Academy is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity. We have a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure for the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Original evidence of the right to work within the United Kingdom will be required prior to commencement of employment i.e. National Insurance Number, Work Permits or Indefinite Leave to Remain. If the applicant has lived/worked overseas for 12 months or more since the age of 18, they will also be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct from the country(ies) they lived/work in at their own expense and provide these for our records.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post falls within the scope of regulated activity. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS with list checks (and other relevant checks.) It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.