Drama Lead

Drama Specialist and Subject Lead (0.6 FTE)

September 2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic and engaging part-time (0.6 FTE) drama specialist with vision and energy to join our exceptional staff team. The postholder will teach class drama to Years 3-8, working within the IB PYP and Senior Prep Curriculum framework, direct the annual productions for Years 4-8 and provide opportunities for all students to get involved with co-curricular drama activities.

The role reports to the Deputy Head (Head of Pre-Prep) who line manages the Performing Arts Faculty.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching class drama to Years 3-8

• Planning and teaching whole class drama lessons, ensuring there is alignment to the PYP ‘Units of Inquiry’ and Years 7 and 8 curriculum.

• Ensuring lessons are relevant, well planned and engaging for all students.

• Making adjustments to enable all students to access drama lessons, including SEND students.

• Exposing students to a rich diversity of genres and styles of drama and theatre studies.

• Proposing and preparing students for drama scholarships to future schools.

Directing productions

• Planning, producing and directing productions across the year. These are currently: Year 4 in December; Year 5 in February; Year 6 in March; Years 7 and 8 combined in June.

• Working with the Business Director and SLT to budget and plan the productions.

• Working alongside colleagues in the Performing Arts Faculty.

• Ensuring all students have the opportunity to take part in productions

Supporting the delivery of Speech and Drama lessons

• Supporting the work of the speech and drama teacher (part time).

• Alongside the Performing Arts Administrator and Performing Arts Graduate Assistant, support entries for exams and LAMDA showcase events for parents. Running at least one after-school co-curricular activity, broadening access to drama.

SAFEGUARDING

St George’s School Windsor Castle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks in accordance with the relevant statutory guidance, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, satisfactory references, proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK, a review of the applicant’s social media presence and proof of qualifications.

RENUMERATION

St George’s has its own salary scale. Lunch is provided during school terms and parking is available on site. The school operates a defined contribution pension scheme. All full time staff at St George’s are entitled to apply for a means-tested fee discount of up to 50% for their child/children (subject to satisfying the admissions criteria and availability).

HOW TO APPLY

Application forms can be found on the Staff Recruitment page of the school website. All completed forms should be submitted by email, marked for the attention of:

● Emma Adriano, Deputy Head (Head of Pre-Prep)

● Sent to: recruitment@stgwindsor.org

CLOSING DATE: Forms should be received no later than 12 noon on Friday 13 March 2026.

Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date.

Early applications are advised. The school will review applications as they come in and reserves the right to make an earlier appointment.