Teacher of Drama

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher of Drama & Theatre to join our successful and thriving department.  Our Drama facilities are outstanding with two dedicated drama studios and a purpose-built drama centre.  The school benefits from a full-time Performing Arts Technician who works across our creative subjects.   

As well as enthusing our students at Key Stage 3, you will have the expertise to teach the subject at GCSE and A Level.  We currently have 6 GCSE groups and 2 strong A Level groups.  The department runs a highly successful school production each year as well as a range of enrichment opportunities for students.  The successful candidate will be able to work with students from all year groups through our extra-curricular provision.

Parmiter’s coordinates CPD for the Watford Partnership for Teacher Training and offers a robust induction programme.  We can offer the successful candidate: 

• July 1st start date for ECTs with a comprehensive programme to support the Early Career Framework and bespoke CPD to suit your career goals. 
• Focus on staff well-being with an online GP service, Employee Assistance Programme & complimentary use of the on-site Fitness Suite 
• An admission policy prioritising the children of staff (a qualifying period may apply) 
• Highly talented and engaged students 
• Lovely school grounds in leafy surrounds with ample parking. 

Parmiter’s is an exceptional school and all colleagues share a passion for educational excellence in every area.  Applicants are encouraged to visit the school website and social media accounts for more information.  Candidates are welcome to contact admin@parmiters.herts.sch.uk to arrange a visit to the school or a discussion about the department and the role before application.  

Please apply by My New Term by noon on Tuesday, April 23rd 2024. 

However, interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. 

Parmiter’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are required to conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates  in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.