Head of Drama

The Head of Drama is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of the Drama Department, ensuring that both curriculum and co-curricular drama offer students a dynamic and creative learning experience. They work closely with the Deputy Head Co-Curricular and Operations, Head of Co-Curricular Music and Events Technician to ensure the smooth running of public performances. The Role: To promote the development of the aims of the school by contributing to Heads of Departments'' meetings and, in collaboration with the Drama department, produce and support the departmental development plan in line with the school''s vision. To participate in the recruitment of subject staff and to delegate teaching and other responsibilities fairly throughout the department, encouraging and guiding professional development through advice and support, both generally and through Annual Review. To strive to achieve, through collaborative leadership, the highest standards of teaching and learning across the department. To lead a busy and successful Drama Department, including running and organising after-school and weekend rehearsals and co-curricular Drama. To regularly observe lessons and provide feedback for discussion using a coaching approach. To review approaches to assessment within the department through periodic collection and review of samples of work. To lead the ongoing development of creative and well-resourced schemes of work which aim to inspire intellectual ..... full job details .....