Drama Teacher

Job Description and Person Specification
for
Drama Teacher
Starting September 2026

To carry out the professional duties of a teacher as specified in the Hornsby House contract.
In accordance with these terms and conditions, teachers are responsible to
the Headmaster to:

•  Promote the Aims, Values and Policies of the School. To actively support the School’s
Equal Opportunities, Disability and Behaviour Policies to strengthen the ethos of
the School and maintain discipline and high standards of conduct and appearance.

•  Promote the well-being, health and happiness of the children, fostering positive self-

esteem and holding high expectations of children’s work and behaviour.

•  Develop and maintain high standards of classroom management and organisation, to

provide a stimulating environment for the children.

•  Promote and implement all aspects of school policy within Drama.

•  Work enthusiastically towards the long term aims of the drama department and the

school.

•  Take a keen interest in their own Professional Development, including attending

relevant INSET and reporting back to staff.

•  Be prepared to take an extra-curricular activity after school as appropriate.

•  To organise trips, visiting experts and workshops.

•  Promote and foster good relationships amongst the staff.

•  To provide artistic direction on school productions when required.

•  Cover for absent colleagues and to be part of the duty rotas for the supervision of the

children, both at playtime and lunchtime.

•  To attend Parents’ Evenings, occasionally Saturday or evening activities and other

important commitments as specified by the Headmaster.

•  Work closely with all members of staff to develop and extend the teaching of their

subject throughout the school.

•  Promote high standards of teaching and the setting of realistic goals for pupils.

•  Ensure that the teaching of their subject is adequately resourced

using the allocated funds effectively.

In conjunction with the Head of drama:

•  Update systems of record keeping which will monitor the progress of individual pupils.

•  Prepare drama reports for each student in accordance with school policy.

•  Plan and match work to the children’s individual abilities and skills both termly

and daily according to the scheme of work provided.

•  Apply assessment information and student records to support the setting

of appropriate and achievable targets for all pupils in drama.

•  Work closely with the Gifted and Talented Coordinator and Head of Learning

Development and SENCo to identify children with specific needs and ensure that the
teaching meets the needs of all children.

Person Specification & Qualities

Essential
To have some drama experience within a professional environment

An excellent verbal communicator

Have excellent time management skills

The ability to contribute to the school as a whole

Experience of managing challenging behaviour

Experience of planning strategies

Desirable
Experience with the subject area

Experience dealing with SEN pupils

Experience of the independent school sector

Experience of using varied resources to deliver lessons

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You may also be required to
undertake other comparable duties as required from time to time.