Director of Drama - Bath

Full-time, Permanent - Start: September 2024 or January 2025

An exciting opportunity of Director of Drama has arisen to lead our flourishing Drama provision at Prior Park College, Bath. An exceptional 11-18 HMC senior school set in a stunning 57-acre estate in the heart of the world heritage city of Bath. 

Drama and the creative arts lie at the very heart of our curriculum, and the successful candidate will lead the Drama department, which supports curriculum Drama across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 as well as LAMDA tuition and a compelling and wide-ranging programme of productions, plays, musicals and other co-curricular activities. 

They will also enjoy the privilege of working within outstanding facilities; our professional, 160-seater Julian Slade Theatre provides a first-class environment for the department, along with a semi-sprung dance studio and well-resourced Drama library. 

Established in 1830, Prior Park combines the very best of tradition and progress, with cutting-edge facilities and accommodation, including a pioneering digital learning programme, with all students and staff supplied with powerful Windows 11 devices and seamless integration of lessons, teaching groups and activities via the Microsoft 365 platform. Classrooms are equipped with smart docks and large touch-displays, as well as traditional whiteboards so teachers can exploit the best of both worlds to deliver the most inspiring lessons for our students. 

This post would ideally suit either an existing Director of Drama, or equally an impressive Teacher of Drama looking to move up to a leadership role. 

We operate a number of flexible working options, suitable for working parents and those looking for a career to suit their busy lifestyles. We also partner with the University of Buckingham to offer PGCE qualifications on the job for exceptional candidates. 

In return we offer a competitive salary.

The Schools’ Mission is to steward a thriving family of communities with love for the young people they serve at their heart. These vibrant communities cultivate creativity, foster integrity, and transform lives. 

Prior Park Schools are a family of Christian schools comprising Prior Park College (Bath), The Paragon Junior School (Bath) and Prior Park School Gibraltar. 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. 

Closing date 12:00 Monday 15 April 2024 

Interview date TBC 

The School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early. 

To apply for a position with Prior Park Educational Trust, we ask that the candidates complete an application form, available to download from our website:

https://www.priorparkcollege.com/pps-vacancies

For further details, please contact Emma, HR on 01225 835353 (option 4) or recruitment@priorparkschools.com