Curriculum Lead of Drama (September 2026 MPS-UPS + TLR)

Curriculum Lead of DramaInspire Creativity. Lead Excellence. Shape Futures.

We are seeking an exceptional and ambitious Curriculum Lead of Drama to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding practitioner and leader who is passionate about performing arts and committed to ensuring every student experiences a rich, engaging, and high-quality drama education.

As Curriculum Lead of Drama, you will provide strategic leadership for the subject, driving excellence in teaching and learning, developing an innovative curriculum, and fostering a culture of creativity, confidence, and performance across the school.

The successful candidate will:

• Lead and develop the Drama curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4, and, where applicable, Key Stage 5.
• Inspire students through high-quality teaching and engaging learning experiences.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress to ensure excellent outcomes for all learners.
• Lead curriculum planning, assessment, and quality assurance within the department.
• Support, coach, and develop colleagues to maintain high standards of teaching and learning.
• Promote participation in extracurricular drama activities, productions, performances, and enrichment opportunities.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school through performances, events, and community engagement.

• Is a qualified teacher with a strong track record of successful Drama teaching.
• Has the vision, enthusiasm, and leadership skills to drive curriculum excellence.
• Demonstrates outstanding classroom practice and a commitment to raising achievement.
• Has excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Is passionate about the arts and the transformative impact they have on young people.
• Can inspire students of all abilities to develop confidence, creativity, and performance skills.

• A welcoming and inclusive school community.
• Motivated and enthusiastic students.
• A supportive leadership team committed to staff development and wellbeing.
• Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities.
• A vibrant and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities to lead whole-school performances and creative projects.

We are a diverse and inclusive secondary school committed to providing an outstanding education for all students. We believe that the performing arts play a vital role in developing confident, articulate, and creative young people. Our Drama curriculum encourages students to explore ideas, develop performance skills, and build resilience, collaboration, and self-expression.