About this role

Head of Drama

Shape Exceptional Performance at Leading Barnet School

Step into the spotlight as our new Head of Drama and energise a vibrant, creative department in Barnet! This is the role for a trailblazer eager to ignite passion and craft unforgettable learning journeys. As Head of Drama, you’ll shape the culture of performance, inspiring students and colleagues in one of the capital’s most forward-thinking schools. If you’re a gifted Head of Drama, ready to drive excellence and harness the power of theatre, we want to hear from you.

As Head of Drama, you will be central to a dynamic team in a school renowned for innovation, exceptional standards, and modern facilities. You’ll elevate the Drama curriculum and develop ground-breaking productions and enrichment opportunities. Experience first-class CPD, collaborate with expert colleagues and pioneering arts leaders, and accelerate your own professional growth within a school rated Good to Outstanding, where ambition and creativity flourish.

Key Highlights

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Head of Drama

Leading an innovative, high-profile subject

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Salary

Outer London MPS/UPS (£37870 • £56154) Per Year

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Location

Modern Barnet secondary with expansive on-site theatre

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School Ofsted

Consistently Good to Outstanding, high student engagement

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Exceptional CPD

Access to national theatre networks, regular masterclasses

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Ideal for

Visionary, UK-trained QTS teachers (high-performing ECTs considered)

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Facilities

Fully-equipped drama studios and state-of-the-art tech support

What You'll Be Doing

Designing, implementing, and evaluating an ambitious Drama curriculum
Mentoring and inspiring Drama staff to maximise department impact
Leading show-stopping school productions and extracurricular initiatives
Forging partnerships across English, Art, and Music for cross-curricular excellence
Championing inclusivity, student leadership, and creative risk-taking

Ideal "Head of Drama" for this

Barnet School

UK-trained teacher with Qualified Teacher Status and standout references
Proven leadership in curriculum development, innovation, and delivery
Outstanding practitioner with a record of high-impact Drama teaching
ECTs welcome if creatively driven and demonstrably exceptional
Passionate advocate for the arts, committed to whole-school enrichment

Why Join This Barnet School?

Join a vibrant staff team dedicated to creative and academic distinction
Enjoy bespoke CPD, rapid career progression, and leadership mentoring
Access to one of the best-equipped Drama suites in North London
Thrive in a school with superb student behaviour and parental support
Be part of a growing, ambitious, and happy school community

Ready to take centre stage as Head of Drama? Seize the chance to transform lives and careers in an inspiring Barnet school where the arts truly matter. Your vision, expertise, and creative leadership will set the standard for tomorrow’s Drama – apply today and set your career alight.