Head of Drama

Location: Redbridge

Head of Drama | Outstanding Secondary School | North East London | September 2026

* Lead a vibrant, high profile Drama department with a strong creative culture

* Outstanding school with exceptional behaviour and ambitious leadership

* Shape performance opportunities, curriculum innovation, and whole school enrichment

* A genuine platform to build a flagship Drama provision in London

As a specialist education recruiter, I am proud to be supporting an Outstanding secondary school in North East Londonin their search for an inspiring Head of Drama for September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to lead Drama within a school that values the Arts as a central pillar of its curriculum, not an afterthought. The Senior Leadership Team are highly supportive of creative subjects and fully invested in maintaining a rich and ambitious performing arts offer.

The successful candidate will take strategic ownership of Drama across Key Stages 3 to 5, driving both academic outcomes and participation in performance. You will lead curriculum development, direct productions, nurture student talent, and foster a department culture rooted in high expectations and creative excellence. This role would suit an experienced Head of Department or a talented Second in Charge ready to step confidently into leadership.

The school offers excellent facilities, strong uptake at GCSE and A Level, and a student body that embraces performance opportunities. Behaviour is excellent, allowing teachers to focus on craft, creativity, and ambitious rehearsal processes. Leadership development is a genuine priority here, and the appointed Head of Drama will be supported in shaping a long term vision for the department’s growth and profile within the school community.

If you are a passionate Drama specialist with the drive to lead, innovate, and inspire, this September 2026 opportunity offers the chance to make a lasting impact in a thriving North East London school. Early conversations are warmly encouraged for those seeking a career defining move