Head of Drama

Teacher Active is working in partnership with a secondary school in Southall to recruit an exceptional Head of Drama from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and inspirational leader to shape the future of Drama and performing arts within a thriving school community. The successful candidate will lead the development of an ambitious curriculum, champion the value of the arts, and create a culture of performance, participation and excellence that places Drama at the heart of school life.

• Lead and develop an engaging and ambitious Drama curriculum across KS3–KS5.
• Drive high‑quality teaching, learning and student outcomes.
• Champion Drama and the performing arts across the school community.
• Develop a vibrant programme of productions, performances and enrichment opportunities.
• Inspire creativity, confidence, communication and self‑expression in all students.
• Lead departmental improvement and contribute to wider school priorities.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching Drama across KS3, KS4 and KS5.
• Outstanding classroom practitioner with a strong track record of student achievement.
• Passionate about increasing participation and engagement in the performing arts.
• Ambitious, creative and committed to continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire both students and colleagues.

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer. This role requires an enhanced DBS check, s and professional references depending on the role.