JOB DESCRIPTION Director of Drama General • To support the aims, values and ethos of the School and to contribute to the implementation of the School’s Mission Statement • To establish the aims and objectives of the Drama Department and to set objectives which lead to the achievement of those aims. • To make a significant contribution to the School’s and Drama Department’s co-curricular programme. • To be accountable to the Headmistress and to perform such duties as she may reasonably direct, including some duties out of school hours. • To play a full part in the life of the School community and encourage staff and pupils to follow this example. Key Responsibilities • To lead and manage the Drama Department, including relevant peripatetic staff, in an inspirational and effective way. • To plan, in conjunction with members of the department, a syllabus for Years 7 to 9 and to be responsible for curriculum development within the department. • To maintain high levels of achievement in Drama and enjoyment of the subject across all three key stages, supporting students to gain the highest possible grades at GCSE and A Level • To inspire and support students to continue with the study of Drama beyond school at University, including Oxbridge • To oversee the delivery of examination specifications, manage resources, schemes of work, assessment and teaching and learning strategies within the Drama Department. • To lead the Drama co-curricular programme, including directing the major productions. • To oversee and develop a programme of Drama enrichment, including workshops and trips. • To actively monitor pupil progress and to complete regular assessments. • To promote staff development and to participate in the School’s Professional Developmental Review procedures. • To evaluate and promote progress towards the two-yearly Department Development Plan. • To keep up to date with national developments in the subject area, including advances in technology. • To effectively lead, manage and deploy teaching staff. • To manage the Drama Department budget. • To attend Heads of Department and Middle Leaders meetings as required and to contribute to curriculum development and initiatives. • To promote the status and popularity of Drama in the school through, for example, the school website and social media, co-curricular clubs, trips and enrichment activities • To keep up to date with national developments in the subject. • To take part and organize subject-related visits. HMOffice/recruitment/job description/Director of Drama September 2025 Other Responsibilities • • Play an active role in the life of the School. Perform supervisory duties including invigilation; supervising pupils at breaks and covering for absent colleagues. • Attend, support and lead, as appropriate, school events including: Assemblies, Masses, parents’ evenings, Staff Seminar Days, staff meetings and staff briefings. Pastoral Responsibilities • To act as a Form Tutor and to carry out the duties associated with the role. • To contribute to, and occasionally lead the delivery of PSHEE, Assemblies and whole-school events. HMOffice/recruitment/job description/Director of Drama September 2025