Qualified Drama teacher

Job Title: Head of Drama
Location: Southall
Salary Scale: £130 - £220 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Long Term: Full Time

Are you an experienced Drama Teacher ready to take the next step into curriculum leadership?
About the role:
GSL Education is working in partnership with a secondary school seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Head of Drama for a full-time, long-term position starting in September 2026.

We are looking for a passionate leader with experience teaching Drama up to Key Stage 4, who can inspire students, lead the department, and drive high standards of teaching and learning.

Head of Drama role:
The successful candidate will:

* Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS).
* Have experience teaching Drama up to Key Stage 4.
* Have previous experience leading or supporting a curriculum area (desirable).
* Demonstrate excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
* Deliver engaging and creative Drama lessons that inspire students.
* Be committed to raising attainment and promoting a love of the performing arts.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

We also offer, via our partner, access to accredited Education-relevant CPD courses.

For more information or to register your interest in the Head of Drama role, or to be considered, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education is committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Ealing.