Head of Drama

What skills and experience we're looking for

Anglian Learning -Transforming Education Together

Salary

Teacher Main/Upper Pay Scale(£32,916 - £51,048FTE per annum) plus TLR 2.2 (£4,798 per annum)

Contract Type

Permanent, Full Time

Expected Start Date

September 2026 or January 2027 (subject to completion of relevant checks)

Interview Date

Friday, 3rd July 2026

To apply for this vacancy please complete the application process via our website at https://sawstonvc.org/vacancies/, outlining how your skills and experience will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

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Please note we reserve the right to interview prior to the advertised closing date.Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

Role overview

Anglian Learning is pleased to share an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, committed and inspirational Head of Drama to join our successful team at Sawston Village College.

You will be an excellent classroom practitioner and creative leader, with the vision, passion and drive to inspire a love of Drama and the performing arts in our students. We are looking for someone who can build on the department's strong reputation, lead a thriving curriculum and enrichment programme, and contribute to the wider personal development of our young people. The successful candidate will be a team player with a positive, can-do attitude who shares the College's and Trust's values.

Drama is highly regarded at Sawston Village College, with strong uptake at GCSE, dynamic and high-performing student groups, and a flourishing programme of clubs, trips and productions. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher and leader who is keen to further develop an already successful department. We are also looking forward to the completion of a significantly enhanced Performing Arts base, which will complement our existing Drama Studio and Main Hall facilities.

At Sawston Village College, we believe our practices make a real difference to staff and students. By joining us, you will benefit from:

• A supportive, committed and highly skilled team of colleagues
• Engaged, motivated and well-behaved students
• A strong culture of professional learning and development
• Clear opportunities for career progression and leadership development
• High-quality facilities and resources, including investment in our Performing Arts provision
• The opportunity to be part of a dynamic, ambitious and supportive multi-academy trust

The successful candidate will

• Be a creative and dynamic teacher with a passion for Drama and the performing arts
• Have experience of successfully teaching Drama across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Be an effective leader with the ability to inspire students and colleagues
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Be committed to achieving the highest standards of teaching, learning and student outcomes

As an employee of AnglianLearningyou would benefit from access to a range of employee benefits and Trust-wide initiatives. For an overview of the benefits on offer please refer to the Recruitment Information Pack.

*Regrettably we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must either have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application or bein the process of obtaining this, as proof of right to work will be required during the recruitment process.

If working for an organisation that strives to have a long-lasting positive impact on its pupils and local community sounds appealing then we want to hear from you!

For further information about the role requirements, our Trust and school, please see the attached documentation.

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We value diversity and welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race,age or sexual orientation. As a Disability Confident Employer we are committed to working with applicants and existing staff to explore ways in which we can remove barriers to support everyone to fulfil their potential.If you would benefit from adjustments in order to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please get in contact to discuss options.

Anglian Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.Therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to robust pre-employment checks including but not limited tochecks carried out by the Disclosure and BarringService and an online presence check prior to interview.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Our policies for Ex-Offenders, GDPR, Safeguarding and Recruitment can be found on our website:www.anglianlearning.org

What the school offers its staff

Anglian Learning offers the following benefits to staff.

• Career Average Revalued Earnings Pension Scheme (CARE)
• Free membership to all Anglian Leisure Sports Centres – Bassingbourn, Bottisham, Sawston, Joyce Frankland, Linton and Netherhall
• 20% discount on Adult Education classes run by Anglian Learning schools
• Employee assistance programme via Health Assured
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounted eye care vouchers
• Annual flu jab vouchers
• Investment in personal development
• Access to a wide range of discounts on high street and online shopping via ‘Teacher Discounts’ and the ‘Blue Light’ card

Commitment to safeguarding

Anglian Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and those in regulated activity will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and online checks. Certificate of Good Conduct and other applicable checks may be requested. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Our policies for Ex-Offenders, GDPR, Safeguarding and Recruitment can be found on our website: www.anglianlearning.org.