We are seeking to appoint an inspiring and ambitious Director of Drama to lead and develop a vibrant drama programme at our thriving independent school in Worcestershire in the Midlands. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator and theatre practitioner to shape a dynamic department, fostering creativity, confidence and collaboration in pupils across the School. The successful candidate will combine outstanding teaching with a strong vision for co-curricular theatre, delivering high-quality productions and enriching opportunities that encourage every pupil to discover their voice on and off the stage. Joining a supportive and forward-thinking community at RGS Worcester, the Director of Drama will play a central role in nurturing artistic excellence and a lifelong appreciation of the Performing Arts. The role of Director of Drama is a significant one at RGS Worcester and provides excellent opportunities for professional development and enhancement of the creative landscape within one of the UK’s leading independent schools. Early application is encouraged. Candidates will be reviewed against the person specification; please detail how you meet this in your supporting information. All candidates are required to apply via the eTeach online application form (no CVs will be accepted). The RGS Worcester Family of Schools is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. We are able to grow and learn better together with diverse staff. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression and talent that our staff invest in their work represents not only part of our culture, but our reputation and The RGS Worcester Family's achievements as well. In recruiting for staff, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your languages spoken, culture, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion and beliefs. We also want you to achieve your absolute best during the recruitment process. Please let us know of any changes we can make at any point that will help support you in completing an application. Rehabilitation of offenders: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. Candidates should be aware that if shortlisted, an online search will be conducted as an additional safeguarding check. The Governors of RGS Worcester are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No. 1120644