Head of Drama

Smart Teachers are working in partnership with a high-performing secondary school in Outer London to recruit an ambitious and inspirational Head of Drama for September 2026

About the role

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership of the Drama department, securing excellent teaching, strong student engagement and positive outcomes

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading curriculum development and ensuring high standards of teaching and learning

• Promoting a culture of creativity, performance and academic rigour

• Using assessment data to drive progress and close attainment gaps

• Coaching and developing colleagues within the department

• Contributing to whole-school priorities and enrichment opportunities

You will play a key role in inspiring students, raising aspirations and ensuring Drama contributes meaningfully to the wider life of the school

About the school

This is a well-established and oversubscribed secondary school with a strong reputation for academic success, excellent behaviour and high expectations. Staff benefit from supportive leadership, clear systems and strong professional development opportunities.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Head of Drama you will:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• A strong track record of successful secondary Drama teaching
• Experience of leading or contributing to curriculum development
• The ability to inspire, challenge and motivate students and colleagues
• A commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable teaching experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].