Teacher of Drama

If you are passionate about Drama and Theatre and are keen to share your enthusiasm with inquisitive and energetic students and support them to perform and exhibit their talents, this is an exciting opportunity to join a strong, dynamic and exciting Drama Department in one of London’s leading schools.

We have a great tradition of high achievement in the Creative Arts and Drama and provide opportunities for all students to be involved both on stage and behind the scenes. You will help to ensure this continues through teaching Drama to students from Year 7 to Year 13 according to their educational needs, so each girl is able to learn to the best of her ability.

We welcome applications from qualified teachers, with a proven track record as well as applications from NQTs and those looking to begin a career in teaching.

You will be joining a Drama Department which is thriving and busy and where results are excellent. You will

be expected to participate in trips such as the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Shakespeare Schools’ Festival and the Camden Theatre Festival, as well as other festivals in the UK and abroad. 

If you have the passion and expertise to inspire the very best from each student we would be delighted to hear from you.

About the School

“When I first stepped through the doors here, I knew that it was a very special place to be – the wonderful atmosphere, dedicated staff and energetic girls, who are such a pleasure to teach.” 

— South Hampstead Teacher

Working at South Hampstead is stimulating, challenging and fun. Pupils are intelligent and inquisitive, energetic and engaging. We offer competitive salaries, generous employee benefits and a warm, supportive environment. There is a strong emphasis on Continuous Professional Development and on supporting teachers to engage with leading education research.

The School is part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools. We 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
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

Closing date: Monday 13th July 2020 at 12 noon.

We reserve the right to interview upon receipt of applications at any point during this advertising process.

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