Head of Drama

Drama is thriving at Croydon High School and during this exciting time in the development of the subject we are looking for a dynamic teacher and leader who will bring energy and vision to the teaching of Drama.

You will have overall responsibility for the leadership of the department and the delivery of high standards of teaching and learning, ensuring resources are used efficiently and the curriculum is managed and developed in accordance with school policy.

Drama is a popular choice at GCSE, with healthy numbers continuing to A-level, and you will also play a key role in ensuring that our co-curricular Drama offer is dynamic, inclusive and ambitious.

About the School:

Established in 1874, Croydon High School prides itself on its innovative approach and friendly atmosphere. The School is located in Selsdon, south of Croydon, on a beautiful campus.  Croydon High is made up of students from a broad and culturally diverse range of backgrounds and the school recognises and hugely values the positive impact this has on all who teach and learn here.

Benefits:

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For further details and an application form please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 10 March 2021.

To support and enhance the educational and pastoral provision for all our students, we are fully committed to a recruitment policy in which job applicants are not discriminated against on the grounds of sex, race, disability, age, nationality, colour, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.