Head of Drama

Set in 32 acres of stunning countryside nestled in the heart of Sandhurst, Eagle House is one of the leading Prep Schools in the UK with state-of-the-art facilities, boasting a proud history alongside a progressive and exciting approach to education, to encourage pupils to learn for life and constantly evolving to embrace new ideas to enable our pupils to be the best they can be. 

 We have an exciting opportunity within our Drama and Dance Department who are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated head of Department.

 You will join on a Term Time (34 weeks per year) Full Time, permanent basis and in return we will offer you a competitive salary and benefits package which includes a free lunch whilst on duty, subsidised membership to the Wellington Health & Fitness Club, contribution to our personal pension scheme,  Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, cycle to work scheme, free parking and access to a health cash plan. 

 About the role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Head of Drama & Dance to join our team at Eagle House School, the Prep School to Wellington College. The successful candidate will have a passion for Drama and Dance and a proven track record of delivering high-quality performances and, above all, develop passion and talent in others. Applicants will be responsible for the effective provision of Dance education and look to expand the provision of Dance amongst boys and girls. Performance is well-resourced and highly regarded at Eagle House and it will be the responsibility of the successful candidate to maintain and develop the excellence already achieved. Applicants who have a solid understanding of the LAMDA examination syllabuses may be at an advantage. The post requires someone who is visionary, inspirational, committed and is able to engage and harness these qualities in others, both staff and pupils.

  Key responsibilities include (Please see job description for full details):

• Be an inspirational and charismatic leader to children, staff and parents.
• Teach classroom Drama to pupils in Years 5-8
• Be responsible for the effective provision of Dance education for pupils aged 3-13
• Instil a love of performance to all.

·        Plan and oversee the strategic development of Drama & Dance at Eagle House, within and beyond the curriculum, in collaboration with Wellington College.

• Oversee the management of the LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) programme
• Deliver extra-curricular opportunities for pupils in Pre-Prep and Prep, including during lunch breaks and after school.
• Direct and produce shows of all types for all age groups, both within and outside the regular school day, deploying resources and allocating roles across the department effectively and fairly.

 Eagle House is committed to providing a well-rounded education for our pupils and the successful candidate will be expected to make a meaningful contribution to this goal through their work in Drama. If you have a passion for Drama and the ability to inspire and motivate students, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via our website: Eagle House – Wellington Recruitment (wellingtoncollege.org.uk)

Eagle House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The 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.

All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK and must be able to produce supporting documents.