Head of Drama
| Posting date: | 17 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 September 2025 |
| Location: | Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6AY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 01d48d54-d4ee-42aa-a931-49643b597409 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated teacher who also has excellent leadership skills to lead a drama department across Key Stages 3 and 4. In addition, the ability to teach English up to GCSE is essential.
We are looking for someone with the ability to inspire and motivate students and staff; who has a proven track record of driving success and a commitment to ensuring all young people, regardless of background, maximise their potential.
The successful applicant will be creative, well organised and, with the support of a strong team, will actively assist in the further development of Performing Arts within the Academy.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer:
• Employee Rewards package – High Street discounts, Staff Wellbeing centre
• A professional leadership development coach
• A Trust wide staff wellbeing policy
• Personalised professional development supported by an exceptional team within the Academy and Trust and driven through our Continual Professional Growth Policy which replaces appraisal and pay progression.
Commitment to safeguarding
West Somerset College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated teacher who also has excellent leadership skills to lead a drama department across Key Stages 3 and 4. In addition, the ability to teach English up to GCSE is essential.
We are looking for someone with the ability to inspire and motivate students and staff; who has a proven track record of driving success and a commitment to ensuring all young people, regardless of background, maximise their potential.
The successful applicant will be creative, well organised and, with the support of a strong team, will actively assist in the further development of Performing Arts within the Academy.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer:
• Employee Rewards package – High Street discounts, Staff Wellbeing centre
• A professional leadership development coach
• A Trust wide staff wellbeing policy
• Personalised professional development supported by an exceptional team within the Academy and Trust and driven through our Continual Professional Growth Policy which replaces appraisal and pay progression.
Commitment to safeguarding
West Somerset College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.