Poole High School
England
£36,443 - £54,575 per year
Salary:
Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale plus TLR 2.1
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 January 2026
Apply by:
13 October 2025
Job overview
About the Post
We are looking to appoint a Head of Drama to join our creative and inspiring Performing Arts Team at Poole High School.
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:
Develop and lead a world class Drama curriculum
Encourage and grow students in their passion and creativity through opportunities in Drama
Teach Drama through KS3 and as a GCSE option subject
Lead the bi-annual school production, working with the Performing Arts team
Create opportunities for extra curricular creativity and deepen students understanding of career opportunities
Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.
What we can offer you
An opportunity to teach in a school with outstanding facilities loacted on the beautiful South Coast.
An outstanding teaching enviroment in our full size theatre with production and technical boards
An opportunity to work with creative children and their families
An opportunity to direct full bi-annual school performances
An exceptional CPD offer from ECT through to preparation for senior and system leadership
Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources
A trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources
Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
Automatic membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme
Free on-site parking
Who we are looking for
We would love to hear from you if you:
Are passionate about the performing arts
Creative in your approach to obtaining the best results for young people
Have a positive and encouraging personality in all aspects of your teaching
Have a "can do" approach when set with tasks
You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:
Aim high
Keep improving
Don't leave anyone behind
See the bigger picture
Any questions?
To discuss the post or your application, please contact Nikki Steele on or email us at
How to apply
To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to:
Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here:
The closing date for applications is Monday 13 October 2025 at 8am. However, we reserve the right to interview and/or appoint strong candidates before this, so we encourage you to apply early. Interview date to be confirmed.
Recruiter contact:
Email us
Call us
About Poole High School
Poole High School
Wimborne Road, Poole
Dorset
BH15 2BW
United Kingdom
Poole High School is an 11-19 comprehensive school serving families throughout the historic town of Poole. As the largest school in this selective catchment, we pride ourselves on the fact that all students thrive in this caring and collaborative environment. Our students are well motivated and co-operative, and the team spirit in this large school is second to none.
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