Head of Drama
Nonsuch High School for Girls, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 8AB19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April or September 2027
Closing date
23 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
4 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £39,196.00 - £58,120.00 Annually (FTE) Plus TLR 2b (£6,278)
Head of Drama job summary
The opportunity:
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and inspiring Head of Drama to lead our thriving department. Our students are highly motivated, academically able and enthusiastic, creating a stimulating and rewarding environment in which to teach and inspire.
We are seeking an experienced and passionate practitioner with a strong commitment to educational excellence. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for Drama, building on existing strengths and further enhancing a vibrant curricular and co-curricular programme within our high-performing girls’ school, where academic achievement, creativity and enrichment are highly valued.
What we offer:
- A unique selling point as a school within an all girls’ schools trust
- An excellent working environment that prioritises the wellbeing of its staff and students
- Access to Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan for individual and dependants
- A vibrant CPD programme with the opportunity to pursue National professional qualifications and collaborate across the trust.
- A two-week October half-term break
- A generous contributory pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free tea/coffee/squash available in the staff room
- Staff end-of-term social events
Our commitment to you:
At Nonsuch High School for Girls, staff are our most valued asset, and we are deeply committed to wellbeing, professional growth, and creating a supportive working environment. Our Trust-wide Wellbeing Strategy ensures manageable workload expectations, with no written reports, limited data drops, and a clear, progression-focused assessment framework. Staff benefit from a collaborative and friendly community, an exciting programme of professional development, and family-friendly policies, including flexible leave and access to an on-site day care nursery. With a maximum teaching load of 43 periods per fortnight, extended mid-morning breaks, and the flexibility to leave the site during non-teaching time, we are committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and supporting staff wellbeing. Situated in 22 acres of beautiful grounds, we offer excellent facilities, a proactive support team, and a strong culture of development through mentoring, CPD, and cross-Trust networking opportunities.
Key responsibilities for the role include:
- Leading and developing the Drama department
- Teaching Drama across Key Stages 3-5
- Acting as a form tutor
- Leading co-curricular Drama, including productions and enrichment opportunities
- Contributing to the wider life of the school
The successful candidate will:
- Be a qualified teacher with a strong track record in Drama
- Be able to inspire and enthuse students
- Demonstrate the leadership skills to further develop the department
- Have a commitment to professional development and educational excellence
- Understand current curriculum priorities in Drama
- Articulate the value of Drama in developing students
- Be excited by the prospect of contributing to both the department and the wider school community
Please see our Recruitment Pack for more details about our school, the job description and person specification.
Key Application Dates:
- Closing Date: 9.00 AM on Monday, 23 November 2026
- Shortlisting Date: Monday, 23 November 2026
- Interviews will take place in school on Wednesday, 2 December 2026
- Start Date: April or September 2027
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Sponsorship:
We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Nonsuch High School for Girls
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1494 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
We are a highly successful 11-18 girls’ selective state school in Cheam, Sutton.
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