Location:Bracknell
Age Range:10 - 19
Reputation:Renowned for academic excellence and forward-thinking educational practices
Facilities:State-of-the-art drama studios and performance spaces
About the SchoolOur client, a prestigious independent school, is known for its academic rigor and creative approach to education.
With excellent facilities and a commitment to nurturing artistic talent, the school provides students with opportunities to develop their skills in a dynamic and inspiring environment.
The drama department plays a key role in fostering creativity, confidence, and collaboration among students.
Why This School?Academic Excellence:Ranked among the top schools, consistently delivering outstanding results and preparing students for future success.Innovative Teaching:The Drama department takes an innovative approach to teaching, blending classical theatre with modern techniques to create engaging and memorable experiences.Well-being Focus:A holistic approach to student well-being, prioritizing emotional and mental health while supporting academic and personal growth.Extracurricular Activities:The school offers a vibrant range of creative activities, including drama clubs, school productions, and theatrical performances that nurture student talent.Supportive Environment:A close-knit, collaborative team of educators who are dedicated to the development of each student's potential.The Role: Head of DramaAs theHead of Drama, you will:
Lead and manage theDrama department, delivering a high-quality and dynamic curriculum that encourages students to explore all aspects of drama and theatre.Inspire students to develop theiracting, directing, and creative skills, fostering a passion for performance both on stage and behind the scenes.Oversee theplanning and execution of school productions, ensuring that students gain hands-on experience in all aspects of theatre production, from acting to stage design.Lead a team ofdrama teachers, providing mentorship, guidance, and support to foster professional growth within the department.Contribute tocurriculum development, ensuring that the drama program remains innovative, inclusive, and engaging for students at all levels.Manage and oversee thebudgetfor the department, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to enhance the learning experience.Collaborate with other departments to integratecreative cross-curricular projectsthat promote students' creativity and expression.The Ideal CandidateWe are seeking a candidate who:
Has apassionfor drama and theatre, with a strong background in performance, directing, and theatre production.Demonstrates excellentleadership skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a team of teachers while managing a busy department.Has experience teaching drama at thesecondary school leveland leading successful school productions.Possesses acreative mindsetand a flair for developing engaging drama curriculum and extracurricular activities.Is committed to providing asupportive and inclusive environmentwhere students can thrive creatively and personally.Has strong organizational skills and experience managing budgets and resources for the department.What We OfferCompetitive salaryandbenefits packageAccess tostate-of-the-art drama facilitiesand performance spacesOpportunities forprofessional developmentand career progressionAsupportive, creative, and collaborativeenvironment within a prestigious institutionHow to ApplyIf you are excited about the opportunity to inspire and lead the next generation of performers and theatre-makers, please submit your CV to******.
Join us and help bring the magic of drama to life for your students!
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