Head of Drama

September 2026

Teacher Active is working in partnership with a secondary school in Southall to recruit an exceptional Head of Drama from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and inspirational leader to shape the future of Drama and performing arts within a thriving school community. The successful candidate will lead the development of an ambitious curriculum, champion the value of the arts, and create a culture of performance, participation and excellence that places Drama at the heart of school life.

The Role

• Lead and develop an engaging and ambitious Drama curriculum across KS3–KS5.
• Drive high-quality teaching, learning and student outcomes.
• Champion Drama and the performing arts across the school community.
• Develop a vibrant programme of productions, performances and enrichment opportunities.
• Inspire creativity, confidence, communication and self-expression in all students.
• Lead departmental improvement and contribute to wider school priorities.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching Drama across KS3, KS4 and KS5.
• Outstanding classroom practitioner with a strong track record of student achievement.
• Passionate about increasing participation and engagement in the performing arts.
• Ambitious, creative and committed to continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire both students and colleagues.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.