Back to search
Head of Drama - Maternity Cover - Full-Time - January 2026 Start - Hook
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and experienced Head of Drama to join a thriving secondary school in Hook on a full-time maternity cover basis, starting January 2026. This role is ideal for a dynamic leader who can inspire students and staff alike, and continue to drive excellence in the performing arts.
Role Overview: As Head of Drama, you will lead a creative and committed department, delivering engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, overseeing curriculum planning, and coordinating school productions and enrichment activities. You'll play a key role in fostering a love for drama and performance throughout the school.
Key Details:
- Position: Head of Drama (Maternity Cover)
- Location: Hook
- Start Date: January 2026
- Contract Type: Full-Time, fixed-term
- Salary: Competitive, based on experience and leadership scale
Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
- Proven experience teaching Drama at secondary level
- Previous leadership or departmental responsibility preferred
- Strong organisational, communication, and team leadership skills
- Passion for drama education and student development
Why Apply?
- Lead a successful and well-resourced Drama department
- Be part of a supportive and creative school community
- Opportunity to direct school productions and shape the drama curriculum
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Successful applicants will be required to register with Prospero Teaching.
