LAMDA Lead

Glenthorne High School, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 9PS

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  27 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  14 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (376)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Drama
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full time equivalent salary: £50.00 Daily

LAMDA Lead job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced LAMDA Lead to join our thriving Drama Department at Glenthorne High School. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate drama practitioner to lead and develop our successful LAMDA programme, supporting students in achieving nationally recognised qualifications while building confidence, communication skills and performance expertise.

The Role

As LAMDA Lead, you will:

• Lead the teaching of LAMDA skills and techniques.
• Prepare students for LAMDA examinations from Grades 4-8.
• Track and monitor student progress throughout the academic year.
• Coordinate the administration of LAMDA examinations.
• Liaise with LAMDA regarding access arrangements and SEND considerations.
• Work closely with the Drama Department to ensure high-quality provision and excellent outcomes for students.

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience teaching Drama, Acting, Public Speaking or related performance disciplines.
• Knowledge of LAMDA examinations and assessment requirements.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A commitment to inspiring young people and helping them achieve their potential.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Salary and Working Pattern

• £50 per session
• One after-school session per week, Wednesday 3.15 - 5.15pm.
• Term-time only

About Glenthorne High School

Glenthorne High School is part of the Willow Learning Trust and is a National Teaching School with a specialism in the Arts. We are a mixed comprehensive academy with over 1,700 pupils and a strong reputation for excellence in Drama, Music and Performing Arts. This is a genuine opportunity to join a successful and ambitious school and become an integral part of our continued success.

Closing Date: Sunday, 27th September 2026
Start Date: As soon as possible

CVs will not be considered. We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date should a suitable candidate apply.

Glenthorne High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

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

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.

About Glenthorne High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1754 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Glenthorne High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/glenthorne-high-school

Glenthorne High School is part of the Willow Learning Trust and is a National Teaching School with a specialism in the arts. The school is a mixed comprehensive academy with over 1600 pupils, which has been judged 'outstanding' in all areas by OFSTED. The school provides a calm and nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential.

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