Overview
Head of Drama – Start date: January 2026. Salary: ULT Teachers’ Pay Range plus TLR2.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to lead our Drama department and work within our newly established Performing Arts Stream ‘Spotlight’. We have an excellent track record of examination success within Drama at GCSE and are currently introducing the Level 1/2 BTEC in Performing Arts with the aim to extend this to KS5 in forthcoming years. We have two dedicated Drama suites and a full-time dedicated Sound and Performance Technician with excellent equipment. The successful candidate will be student-centred and prepared to go the extra mile to help students perform at all levels.
We have a long-established history of annual productions, and the successful candidate will contribute to these productions alongside our Performing Arts team. Our goal over the next academic year is to embed our newly developed schemes of work, which include leadership, literacy and oracy opportunities for each and every student. We aim to have all students leaving Northampton Academy as confident, well-rounded individuals with a real sense of purpose. Drama will be one of the most important and influential players as we strive for this ambitious target.
More pay, more time and more support. We offer the best pay in the sector, three extra INSET days for planning, guaranteed personal days, great training for your career and more. Teach with United Learning for a more rewarding career.
The post is being advertised with a closing date of 8th October 2025; however, we would like potential applicants to apply as soon as possible and reserve the right to withdraw the advert should we interview and appoint a suitable candidate earlier than the advertised closing date or extend the closing date should there not be a suitable pool of candidates by this date.
Responsibilities
* Lead the Drama department and contribute to the Performing Arts Stream “Spotlight”.
* Support examination success in Drama at GCSE and progress with Level 1/2 BTEC in Performing Arts, with a view to extending to KS5 in forthcoming years.
* Oversee two dedicated Drama suites and coordinate with the Sound and Performance Technician and equipment.
* Be student-centred and prepared to go the extra mile to help students perform at all levels.
* Contribute to annual productions and collaborate with the Performing Arts team.
* Embed schemes of work focusing on leadership, literacy and oracy for every student.
Working environment and support
Northampton Academy is part of United Learning, a group of independent and state schools working together to achieve the best in everyone. We offer a flexible benefit scheme, a genuine ‘flexi-working’ approach with opportunities to come in late or leave early for teaching staff. We also provide ongoing professional training and development within the United Learning Multi Academy Trust, with access to networking opportunities.
Northampton Academy is committed to equal opportunities and to the protection and safety of all students and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share these commitments. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Owen Jones, Principal – o.jones@northampton-academy.org
Closing Date: Wednesday, 8th October 2025 at 23.59.
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