About this Role
Job Title: Head of Drama
Location: Alcester Grammar School
Contract Type: Full Time, 1.0 FTE
Salary: MPS/UPS £31,650 - £49,084 p.a. & TLR 2b £5,836 p.a.
Interview Date: Wednesday 26th February 2025
Start Date: Required from Easter or September
Join Our Thriving Drama Department!
Alcester Grammar School is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Head of Drama to lead our thriving department. This is a full-time position with a start date from Easter or September, offering a salary on the MPS/UPS scale and TLR 2b.
As Head of Drama, you will oversee a department that inspires students through a diverse curriculum, with students in Years 7-9 receiving weekly Drama lessons and strong participation at GCSE and A level. With access to a large theatre space and investment in a new Drama classroom/base between now and September, you will play a key role in designing and shaping the future of Drama at AGS.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage the Drama Department, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning experiences.
* Oversee the development and implementation of the Drama curriculum for Years 7-11, including GCSE and A level following the Edexcel Pearson specifications.
* Foster a thriving Drama department where students consistently achieve healthy participation numbers.
* Build and maintain a Drama 'Toolbox' for Year 7, focusing on creating, performing, and responding skills.
* Enhance students' creative imagination and characterisation in Year 8, utilising devising and stimuli.
* Develop longer project work for Year 9, preparing students for GCSE Drama.
* Making best use of the school's large theatre space and dance studio, and contributing to the design and shaping of a new Drama classroom/base.
* Encourage participation in extra-curricular productions, maintaining and building upon the department's strong offering.
* Collaborate with a Year 14 student employed as a Drama Technician.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training:
* Qualified teacher status.
* Evidence of professional development relevant to this role.
Experience:
* Successful teaching experience in Drama, with a track record of delivering outstanding student outcomes.
* Experience in leading or managing a department is desirable.
Skills and Knowledge:
* Strong knowledge of Drama curriculum and Edexcel Pearson specifications.
* Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to inspire and engage students in a variety of dramatic styles and forms.
Personal Qualities:
* High expectations for all students and a commitment to bringing out the best in everyone.
* Commitment to upholding and promoting the ethos and values of Alcester Grammar School.
* Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.
Alcester Grammar School is situated in an ideal location, with easy access to world-class theatre in Stratford upon Avon, Birmingham, and Oxford. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all appointments will be subject to safeguarding checks.
Alcester Grammar School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
To apply, please take a look at the applicant information pack for full details of this role and our wonderful school.