Head of Drama (Maternity Cover)

Can you lead our highly successful Drama department whilst our current Head of Drama is on maternity leave?

Slough and Eton school are looking for a temporary Head of Drama, as a Maternity Cover, from next March to December, to maintain and further develop our strong, popular department. We have a dedicated drama studio with a well-established extra curricular provision. During the year we run drama trips to the Warner Bros. Studio, a West End musical, a pantomime and other plays as appropriate for KS4 BTEC. We also showcase our students talents through the Shakespeare's Schools Festival performance, a Spring play, and a musical in December.

The temporary Head of Department will be confident with teaching Drama to Key Stages 3 and 4, including BTEC Drama. You will also work closely with the Head of Music and our Dance Teacher, who will lead on the dance pathway in the BTEC course.

Ideally you will have experience of teaching drama in school, especially BTEC Performing Arts. Schemes of work and resources are all in place so you will be able to focus on the teaching and learning aspect of the role.

We are relentlessly focused on ensuring great teaching, learning and experiences are at the core of what we do in line with our mantra: Work Hard, Be Nice, No Excuses. We value experienced teachers joining our staff team as much as we do those new to the profession and encourage teachers at all stages of their career to apply. We also welcome applications from colleagues who may wish to explore flexible working arrangements.

Slough and Eton is a great school in Chalvey, Slough and is easily accessible via the M4/A4 and only a 20 minute walk from the Elizabeth Line at Slough train station.

If you are interested in finding out more then watch our video here and read the welcome letter from our Headteacher. We encourage you to visit our school too. To arrange a visit please email vacancies@slougheton.com or phone us on and ask to speak to our HR Manager.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and follow the statutory guidance of KCSIE 2024. This post is subject to satisfactory references, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and evidence of essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

When applying please ensure that you address why you are applying for this particular role and why our school. Generic supporting statements are rarely shortlisted.

You can apply online via TES or you can apply via our application form that can be found on our school website. Completed applications can be sent to Kirstin Sutherland, HR Manager at vacancies@slougheton.com. CVs alone will not be accepted as a valid application.

Closing date: Monday 25th November 2024 (9am)

We reserve the right to interview and offer to any promising candidates prior to this date if applications are received early. We are unable to offer sponsorship. No agencies please.

Ideally you will have experience of teaching drama in school, especially BTEC Performing Arts. Schemes of work and resources are all in place so you will be able to focus on the teaching and learning aspect of the role.

We are relentlessly focused on ensuring great teaching, learning and experiences are at the core of what we do in line with our mantra: Work Hard, Be Nice, No Excuses. We value experienced teachers joining our staff team as much as we do those new to the profession and encourage teachers at all stages of their career to apply. We also welcome applications from colleagues who may wish to explore flexible working arrangements.