Head of Drama

Claremont High School, Harrow, HA3 0UH

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  22 April 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Drama
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £46,339.00 - £62,496.00 Annually (FTE) Teachers' Pay Scales (Inner London) - salary dependent on experience - in addition to TLR 2.3 of £8,611

Head of Drama job summary

11-18 Mixed, ethnically diverse, Outstanding Academy

1,700 on roll (including 300 in Sixth Form)

One of Brent’s most over-subscribed schools

HEAD OF DRAMA

MPS / UPS + TLR 2.3 (£8,611)

(Inner London Allowance)

Claremont High School is proud of its strong reputation for academic excellence and its rich tradition in the performing arts. We are seeking to appoint a talented, committed and ambitious Head of Drama to lead this highly regarded subject from September 2026.

Drama is a valued and well-established part of school life at Claremont, with a strong uptake at Key Stages 4 and 5. In this key leadership role, you will inspire creativity, confidence and self-expression in our students, nurturing the next generation of theatre-makers. The Head of Drama will lead a vibrant curriculum and drive a rich programme of productions, performances and enrichment opportunities. There will be significant opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the school to shape and enhance our creative and co-curricular offer.

The ideal candidate will possess the academic, teaching and leadership skills required for this important role, alongside the vision and ambition to take the department to the next level.

As a valued member of the Claremont family, you’ll benefit from:

• Continuous professional development opportunities

• Great career progression and growth

• A collaborative team where our teachers love to work and thrive

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a successful department and continue to develop its provision both within and beyond the classroom.

Details of the Drama Department in terms of teaching staff, syllabi and resources can be found on the school website under Curriculum.

Further details about the Drama curriculum, team and facilities can be found on our website.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Chrysalis Multi Academy Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
We are committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including publicly available online checks in accordance with KCSIE guidance, will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. We expect all adults who work for the Trust to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our schools’ community.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Claremont High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1657 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Claremont High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/claremont-high-school

Claremont High School Academy – an outstanding Academy that supports all pupils on an exceptional journey from ages 11 to 18.

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