Head of Drama (Maternity Cover)

We are looking for a Head of Drama to provide professional leadership and management for Drama, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning and the achievement and engagement of students in line with our vision and ethos. This is a fixed-term role to cover maternity leave until August 2025.

The Elmgreen School became part of the Dunraven Educational Trust in September 2021, and together, we are focused on developing an exciting, dynamic and progressive community, focused on improving the outcomes for children and their families.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the departmental staff team, as well as the strategic direction and planning of Drama, including:

• providing professional leadership for the department;
• developing and implementing policies and practices which reflect the school’s commitment to high achievement and effective teaching and learning;
• leading the development of appropriate syllabi, assessment, and teaching and learning strategies for the development and resourcing of Drama;
• promoting teamwork, creating a climate which enables other staff to develop;
• establishing a clear, shared understanding of the importance and role of Drama in preparing students for the opportunities and responsibilities of adult life;
• using data effectively in Drama and implementing effective strategies to monitor and support student progress;
• developing opportunities for students to perform individually and in groups, including the organisation of Drama productions, showcases, etc., and participation in other Drama-related opportunities;
• monitoring the progress made in achieving Drama plans and targets, evaluating the effects on teaching and learning, and using this analysis to guide further improvement;
• leading curriculum development for the department in line with national initiatives and supporting the aims of the school.

Dunraven Educational Trust Overview

Dunraven Educational Trust (DET) was established in 2016. It now incorporates Dunraven’s All-Through School, Goldfinch Primary, The Elmgreen School, Rosendale Primary School and Van Gogh Primary. DET is a Trust committed to one overarching aim: excellence for and from everyone. This is an expectation for both the children and adults in a school community. It is achieved in a variety of ways according to the context of each school but within the clear framework established by the Trust.

If you are successful in your application, you will join a staff who are hard-working, committed, positive in outlook and dedicated to the achievement of our students. We also offer:

• a high standard of professional practice, with bespoke in-house CPD provision and affiliation to nationally recognised courses and providers;
• a supportive and collegiate environment;
• a culture of high trust and accountability that values creativity and innovation, leading practice locally and nationally in a range of fields.

For further information and to apply, please visit our Careers page.

Closing date: Midday on Wednesday 11 December 2024.

The Elmgreen School is committed to the safety and protection of its students. An enhanced DBS check and a barred list check are conditions of employment for this post.