Director of Drama

Sabbatical Cover – 1 term from September 2026

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Drama teacher to lead a committed, hard-working and dynamic department for 1 term. This will include responsibility for the casting and direction of the school play in November 2026.

Drama is part of the timetabled curriculum for Years 7 & 8, and a popular option in Year 9 with more than 70% of the year group taking it in . It is a GCSE option at KS4 (EDUQAS), with 3 groups in Year 10 (nearly 50% of the year group) choosing it this year, and offered as Drama and Theatre at A Level (EDUQAS). Exam performances and productions require evening and weekend work for both rehearsals and performances. There are frequent visits to professional productions, both matinee and evening performances.

Heads of Department (HoDs) are key middle leaders within the school, directly accountable to the Headmistress for the quality, effectiveness, and ambition of their subject departments. They play a pivotal role in shaping a culture of innovation, academic excellence and professional collaboration, ensuring that girls are best prepared for happy, successful and fulfilling lives in the 21st century in line with Channing’s Unitarian ethos and vision of girls enjoying success.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description document provided.

Hours: Full Time

Start Date: September 2026

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary, dependent on qualifications and experience
• Enrolment into the APTIS pension scheme (10% employer contribution, 2% employee contribution)
• Laptop and iPad provided
• Free lunch and daily refreshments
• Use of school sports facilities when available
• Annual flu vaccination and Employee Assistance Programme
• Extensive CPD and INSET opportunities, with scope for professional progression

Deadline for applications: 4pm, Monday 8 June 2026

Safeguarding commitment

Channing School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To assist in this, the school follows a formal recruitment procedure for the employment of all staff which adheres to the recommendations of the Department for Education (DfE) in “Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education” and the school’s Child Protection Policy. A copy of this procedure is available on request.

Subject to statutory provisions, no applicant will be treated less favourably than another on the grounds of a protected characteristic. Ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.

In line with our Safer Recruitment Policy, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches including social media and third party Safehire.

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