Teacher of Drama (with English)

The Royal Hospital School is a leading independent co-educational boarding and day school for 11 – 18 year olds, set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the River Stour.

The Royal Hospital School is a modern, forward-thinking school anchored on 300 years of history and achievement.

The Royal Hospital School has the following vacancy:

Teacher of Drama (with English)

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, and skilled Drama teacher to join our vibrant and successful English and Drama department on a full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a specialist who is passionate about both the practical and academic aspects of drama and theatre to make a significant impact within a thriving school community.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging, high-quality drama lessons across all key stages, including GCSE and A-Level Theatre Studies/Drama. A strong subject knowledge of both practical and theoretical approaches to drama and performance is essential, and familiarity with the AQA GCSE and OCR A-Level specifications is desirable. You will be expected to lead at least one production each year and assist with all departmental productions, working closely with students to foster creativity and stagecraft. You will also be encouraged to make lessons fun, engaging, and accessible to all students, while inspiring them to develop both their practical and academic understanding of drama.

Closing date for applications: 09:00 on Monday 13 January 2025

Interviews will be held on Monday 20 & Tuesday 21 January 2025

Applications should be made online via TES following the ‘apply’ link. To see details of other vacancies please visit our website www.royalhospitalschool.org/vacancies . 

Please also send a covering letter to recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org

Further details of this position can be downloaded by

visiting www.royalhospitalschool.org/vacancies or by contacting the HR Manager

on recruitment@royalhospitalschool.org or 01473 326200.

For more information about the Royal Hospital School,

please visit www.royalhospitalschool.org

The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.