Head of Drama

The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School, London, W14 8BZ

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  24 February 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  12 January 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of department or curriculum
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Drama
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Inner London area - Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2A

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our ideal candidate:

• Holds a good honours degree in Drama or a related discipline, along with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Is committed to personal development
• Brings excellent knowledge of the subject, curriculum requirements and exam specifications
• Possesses strong organisational skills, a proactive approach to lesson planning and effective classroom management skills

What the school offers its staff

• Competitive Inner London salary (Teachers’ Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale and TLR2A)
• Professional development opportunities tailored to support your growth and career progression
• A welcoming, supportive environment with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare for all pupils

Further details about the role

Please visit our website, https://www.sjscat.co.uk/Vacancies/, for more information on this role.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to HRTeam@sjscat.co.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Skilled Worker visas can 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.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Secondary Teacher JDPS.pdf - 559 KB (opens in new tab)

Secondary Teacher Head of Drama JD.pdf - 296 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1022 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: HRTeam@sjscat.co.uk
• Phone number: 020 7603 8478
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-cardinal-vaughan-memorial-rc-school-london (opens in new tab)

The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School has a strong Catholic ethos, a pan-London intake, a tradition of outstanding academic outcomes and a strong regard for good behaviour, self-discipline and self-improvement among its pupils, whatever their background or ability.

Arranging a visit to The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HRTeam@sjscat.co.uk.

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