Curriculum Leader of Drama at Maiden Erlegh School

Location:

81 Crescent Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5SL

Contract type:
Permanent Full‑time;
Salary: £32,916–£51,048 annually.

Closing date:
Midnight, Tue 9th Jun, 2026.

Maiden Erlegh School is seeking a committed and ambitious Curriculum Leader of Drama to provide strategic and operational leadership for Drama across the school.

• Lead development and implementation of an ambitious, well‑sequenced Drama curriculum aligned with school and Trust priorities.
• Secure consistently high‑quality teaching across the department through modelling, coaching and support.
• Monitor and evaluate teaching, learning, curriculum impact and student performance data.
• Ensure assessment across all key stages is accurate, consistent and supports student progress.
• Implement timely interventions to address underperformance and close attainment gaps.
• Support all students, including disadvantaged students, those with SEND, the most able and students who are not yet fluent readers.
• Line‑manage, develop and appraise colleagues to improve professional practice and team performance.
• Promote high standards of behaviour, engagement, attendance, punctuality and student wellbeing.
• Provide enrichment and extra‑curricular opportunities to enhance students’ learning experience.
• Contribute to whole‑school curriculum design, development planning, CPD and wider improvement priorities.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, statutory requirements and relevant school and Trust policies.

• A good quality honours degree.
• PGCE or equivalent in secondary education.
• Qualified Teacher Status.
• Strong subject knowledge in Drama and secure understanding of curriculum requirements across relevant key stages.
• Experience designing, implementing and evaluating curriculum plans and schemes of work that support inclusive learning and strong student outcomes.
• Secure understanding of effective teaching, learning, assessment and intervention strategies.
• Ability to use assessment and performance data to inform teaching, curriculum planning and student progress.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, students, parents and carers.
• Ability to coach, mentor and support colleagues to improve practice and outcomes.
• Strong organisational, planning and time‑management skills.
• Well‑developed behaviour management skills and a commitment to positive behaviour for learning.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, inclusion, professional conduct and continuous professional development.

Maiden Erlegh Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.