Job Description
To start September 2026We are looking for a Head of Drama in a school that offers excellent opportunities for professional development. Twyford Church of England High School is one of four Twyford Trust schools, a successful multi-academy Trust based in the Borough of Ealing. We offer comprehensive CPD, exciting development opportunities and good promotion prospects for our teachers.
The post-holder will be joining an innovative and ambitious Drama Department that seeks to deliver an outstanding curriculum to students in Y7-9 and GCSE Drama. Although Drama is not currently offered at A-Level, there is potential to explore options for KS5 Drama or Performing Arts in the future. Twyford students are driven to succeed, and their progress is monitored through half termly assessments.
We work collaboratively to create a curriculum that inspires, challenges and nurtures students, using ambitious outcomes, which leads to thorough subject knowledge and sustained progress.The new post-holder will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with the drive to manage a department committed to achieving outstanding results for all students irrespective of ability. Part of the role will be to lead a large-scale school production, working closely with the School Music postholders. They will be enthused by the prospect of maintaining a student learning culture within the department, which is both engaging and aspirational.
Interested candidates should contact the Headteacher who will call you or arrange a tour of the school. If interested, please contact the school reception.The successful candidate will have:- A good degree and QTS- Proven record of outstanding results as a classroom teacher, Subject Leader or Head of Department- Experience of curriculum planning - Outstanding skills as a classroom teacher and as a tutor- An excellent record of developmental work in current role- Ability to be reflective and driven towards self-improvement- A commitment to the ethos of the schoolWe offer:- Exceptional professional development and career progression- Positive working relationships at all levels- A supportive and lively Leadership Team- A full-range of Trust services providing support and developmentClosing date: Midnight, Tuesday 3 March 2026Interview date: Thursday 12 March 2026How to applyPlease follow the link to apply on our Vacancies page https://careers.twyfordacademies.org.uk/vacancies/vacancy-search-results.aspxThe school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process'.The Twyford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers.
For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.