Teacher of Drama (Maternity Cover)
September 2025
Part time or full time
We are looking for a creative, dedicated and inspirational teacher to join our dynamic and wonderful Drama Department.
Drama and Theatre is a thriving and expanding subject at Dr Challoner’s High School. Our subject-specialists develop their students’ confidence, so they are bold and challenge themselves in a safe, supportive environment. Our academically rigorous curriculum exposes students to a plethora of dramatic genres, styles and techniques and in doing so, provides them with the tools they need to explore and shape the wider world. This role is an exciting opportunity to work in an experienced and passionate department with some of the most rewarding students you will find. We can offer at least September to Easter, and part time, or full time if you can teach another subject or course.
What Challoner’s High can offer you:
* Exceptional students who consistently attain outstanding results, love their subject, collaborate brilliantly and make teaching an absolute pleasure
* A supportive and highly capable and committed teaching team
* Excellent opportunities for professional development, including a highly regarded CPD programme
* London Fringe allowance
* Two week October half term; staff recognition scheme; long service awards
* ECT’s and experienced teachers considered
* Subsidised gym membership; staff discounts at local shops and restaurants in Little Chalfont
* The best advert however for working at Dr Challoner’s High School will always be our hugely rewarding students
Dr Challoner's High School is a leading selective state grammar school for girls, with a strong academic tradition and an ambitious outlook for the future. The school has a broad vision for education and is characterised by a highly purposeful pursuit of personal bests with a keen sense of fun bubbling under the surface. Challoner’s girls are articulate, courteous, sparky, hard-working and achieve highly in all areas. The school was graded Outstanding by Ofsted last winter and ‘Leading’ in all areas by Challenge Partners.
Responsible to:Head of Department
Salary / Allowances applicable: Main Pay Scale
Start Date: September 2025
Application Deadline:Noon, Monday 10th March
Interview Date:Thursday 13th March
An information pack is available from the Vacancies section of the school website or from jo.barnes@challonershigh.com
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and those interested in job-sharing.
Dr Challoner’s High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please refer to our website where you can view our Child Protection and Safeguarding, Recruitment and Equalities. This is a regulated activity.
Policies; all of our polices are available at. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.