Subject Leader for Drama
St Mark's Catholic School, Hounslow, TW3 3EJThis job expired on 10 July 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
10 July 2025 at 9am
Date listed
4 July 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
- £36,413.00 - £53,994.00 Annually (Actual) SCALE MPS/UPS (OUTER LONDON ALLOWANCE) + TLR 2c (£8,279)
Subject Leader for Drama job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled practitioner to lead the Drama Department. As Subject Leader/Head of Drama, we would expect you to have a passion for the subject and the ability to teach from KS3 - KS5. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to work with our wonderful students in a caring and supportive environment. St. Mark’s was graded outstanding in all categories by Ofsted in the last inspection, and we are committed to excellence across the curriculum. Our students achieve consistently high examination results, and St Mark’s was 14th in the country for progress at GCSE in 2024. Additionally, The Sunday Times recently ranked St Mark’s as the 14th happiest school in the country, and our exceptional relationships between staff and students contribute to the exemplary behaviour for learning that students demonstrate.
We are looking for someone who has:
Excellent classroom management, communication, organisation and teaching skills.
Effective leadership qualities and a clear vision for the subject.
The ability to teach Drama to KS3, KS4, and KS5.
A creative approach to teaching and a commitment to ensuring that all students make progress.
What we are offering:
Opportunities for high-quality professional development.
Friendly and supportive staff who genuinely care about staff wellbeing within the Catholic ethos of the school.
Fantastic students who are keen, motivated and display excellent behaviour for learning in every lesson.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
St. Mark’s Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people . All appointments are subject to a satisfactory, enhanced DBS check. References will be requested prior to interview.
St Mark’s is committed to work to become a truly anti-racist school for the benefit of every member of the school community. We are committed to the elimination of discrimination within our learning environment. Our school is dedicated to ensuring that individuals are not disadvantaged because of their race, culture, ethnicity, national, religious background, or any other protected characteristic.
About St Mark's Catholic School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1215 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Mark's Catholic School website
Thank you for your interest in the current vacancies at St. Mark’s Catholic School. St. Mark’s is recognised as being one of the top non-selective secondary schools in the country and in our recent Ofsted Inspection (September 2022) we achieved ‘outstanding’ in every category. Inspectors witnessed the 'Everyday Excellence' at St. Mark's, and they were complimentary about all aspects of our provision. Inspectors noted that:
“Pupils thrive at this school. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils and they are determined that all pupils will be given the opportunities they need to succeed. Behaviour in lessons and around the school is exemplary, and pupils show high levels of respect to each other, to staff and to visitors. The work of the school is held in high regard by others, and leaders share their practice with other schools in the trust and in the diocese.” (Ofsted)
The Catholic ethos is at the heart of all that we do in St Mark’s, and we were also judged to be outstanding in every category in the most recent Diocesan Inspection (December 2018).
St. Mark’s enjoys an outstanding reputation for academic achievement based on a consistent record of excellent examination results. We are proud of the exceptional progress that our pupils make, and we are committed to the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning throughout the curriculum. Our staff are central to the success of the school. They are experienced, highly skilled, and professional. St. Mark’s is a truly inclusive community, and we celebrate our pupils’ achievements, together with providing outstanding pastoral support. Our students have an excellent work ethic, are polite and respectful. We expect all pupils to work hard, to show respect and courtesy for others and to take pride in their appearance. The continuing success of St. Mark’s School is based on a positive partnership between parents, and they are overwhelming supportive of the school and appreciate the commitment of staff.
St. Mark’s Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory, enhanced DBS check. References will be requested prior to interview.
St Mark’s is committed to work to become a truly anti-racist school for the benefit of every member of the school community. We are committed to the elimination of discrimination in our organisation, curriculum and learning environment. Our school is dedicated to ensuring that individuals and groups are not disadvantaged because of their race, culture, ethnicity, national, religious background, or any other protected characteristic.
We warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. All applications will be considered solely on merit, and we will be using the Person Specifications and Job Descriptions when shortlisting.
For any further application details or any queries please email Sarah Gregory, Headteacher's P.A., gregorys@st-marks.hounslow.sch.uk or via phone on 0208 577 3600.
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