Head of Drama

Maternity Cover (1 year)

Swanlea School is a large, vibrant and thriving secondary school in the centre of London. With approximately 1000 students on roll and a further 210 at KS5, staff at Swanlea work alongside exceptional colleagues to achieve outstanding student outcomes. In the summer of 2018, we achieved excellent results at GCSE (Progress 8 score of +0.40) and continue to deliver good results at KS5. 

In July 2013, OFSTED graded Swanlea as outstanding in all categories for the second time. In July 2015, we were awarded Teaching School status as part of our journey to achieving excellence and we continue to strive to deliver outstanding outcomes across all key stages and subject areas. We are committed to the continuous professional learning of all staff and the successful candidate will receive first class training and development. 

The PVA Department has a strong track record of delivering excellent outcomes across KS4.  We are seeking to appoint a temporary outstanding Leader of Drama, to join our highly successful faculty.  We would welcome applications from practitioners looking for a career break or someone who wants experience of leading a drama department before they move into middle leadership. You will be joining a creative, highly successful and supportive department with excellent musical and theatrical links across Tower Hamlets and indeed London.

As you would expect, we are looking for the best. A good honours degree and qualified teacher status are essential. You will be able to demonstrate unwavering commitment to raising student progress and standards. Like us, you believe that social disadvantage is no barrier to achievement and that every student can share in the joy of education.  Most importantly, you will possess integrity, good humour and moral purpose.

In return, we can offer the following:

• A competitive salary with inner London weighting and pension scheme;
• A central location within a vibrant, diverse London Borough, with excellent transport links;
• Outstanding facilities and resources to support teaching and learning;
• Supportive & collegiate staff;
• A broad and wide ranging teacher development programme, delivered by outstanding experts;
• A highly regarded middle & emergent leadership programme;
• A supportive and experienced Senior Leadership Team;
• A friendly and diverse student and staff community;
• Discount scheme that offers savings on purchases, including grocery, eating out, entertainment, etc;
• Season ticket loan scheme;
• Cycle to work scheme;
• Free eye tests and discounted eye-care scheme;
• Access to confidential emotional and practical advice support services.

We would welcome applications from practitioners looking for a career break or someone who wants experience of a leadership role.

To apply, please send your completed application form to rgavens.211@swanlea.co.uk

Closing date: 9.00am on Wednesday 18th May 2022

Interview date: Monday 23rd May 2022

Swanlea School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references.