Deadline is tomorrow

  • Start date details

    September 2026

  • Closing date

    12 December 2025 at 8am

  • Date listed

    20 November 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Drama

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS/UPS + TLR (dependent on experience)

Additional allowances

MPS/UPS + TLR (dependent on experience)

Head of Drama job summary

HEAD OF DRAMA

Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR (dependent on experience)
Start Date: September 2026

The Norton Knatchbull School is a selective grammar school with a proud history dating back to 1630. We combine traditional values with a forward-looking and vibrant learning environment where students are nurtured to become considerate, confident, and well-rounded individuals. Our Drama Department has a strong reputation for excellence, inspiring creativity and confidence in students from Year 7 through to A Level.

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Drama to lead our small but thriving department. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate practitioner to help shape the future of Drama at NKS.

You will be responsible for:

  • Leading and developing the Drama curriculum across all key stages, including the development of an attractive A Level offer.
  • Inspiring students through engaging lessons that explore what it means to be human through the dramatic form.
  • Driving high standards of teaching and learning, ensuring progress and achievement for all.
  • Overseeing extracurricular provision, including school productions and enrichment activities.
  • Managing departmental resources and supporting staff development.

What we are looking for:

  • A dynamic and innovative leader with a proven track record in Drama education.
  • Ability to teach up to A Level and deliver outstanding outcomes.
  • Strong organisational and communication skills.
  • A commitment to fostering creativity, confidence, and cultural awareness in students.
  • Technical knowledge of lighting and sound equipment would be an advantage.

Why join us:

  • A supportive and collaborative environment with excellent CPD opportunities.
  • Access to staff wellbeing initiatives, including free Benenden Health membership and Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Opportunities to contribute to a school community that values diversity and inclusion.
  • Modern facilities, including a dedicated Drama Studio.

For applicants currently serving as teachers, one of the referees should be your current Headteacher or Acting Headteacher.

Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.

We reserve the right to interview prior to this date depending on applications received.

NKS is committed to the continuing Professional Development and Equal Opportunities for all our staff. We support our employees in career development and respect initiative and ambition. As such we are committed to using Performance Management; formal and informal training; coaching and mentoring; and peer support to ensure the progression of our staff. In return we expect commitment and a desire to improve and excel from our colleagues. It is important for our students to understand and experience the strength and depth of a diverse community and we aim to create a culture that encourages and values diversity, and that appoints, rewards, and promotes staff based on merit. To show our commitment to this, the school has achieved the Race Charter Mark.

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.
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Commitment to safeguarding

The Norton Knatchbull School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

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.

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About The Norton Knatchbull School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1289 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
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School website
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The Norton Knatchbull School is a popular and highly regarded selective school for boys aged 11-18 which admits a growing number of girls into its sixth form. Having proudly served the local community of Ashford in Kent since the 17th century, they combine traditional values with a forward-looking and vibrant learning environment where young people are nurtured to become considerate, confident and well-rounded individuals.

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