Head of Academic Drama

Uppingham School is seeking an exceptional and visionary teacher to join our team as the Head of Academic Drama and take responsibility for shaping the strategic direction of Drama teaching within the school.

In this key leadership role, you will provide dynamic leadership and a visionary outlook for our Drama department. Your primary responsibilities include guiding, mentoring, and supporting departmental teachers, and effectively managing the department’s resources. You will also oversee the quality assurance of educational provision, conducting lesson observations and promote Drama to pupils, parents, visitors, and feeder prep schools.

To be successful in this role, you will need to be an outstanding professional with a proven track record of excellence alongside unimpeachable subject knowledge. Your exemplary classroom management skills, ability to establish strong rapport with pupils, and visionary leadership qualities will be key. An appreciation for the wider life of a seven-day-week boarding school and a willingness to engage in boarding and extracurricular activities will be essential.

Benefits

Uppingham School is committed to offering a range of attractive benefits to its employees, fostering a rewarding work environment. Join us in this exciting opportunity and become a part of our dedicated team. Benefits include:

• Free membership of the dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual joining fee)
• Free staff lunches in term-time
• 50% contribution to premiums for School’s private health scheme
• Westfield Health Scheme providing money back for various treatments, including optical and dental
• Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema, and restaurant discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme which provides a range of support including counselling and legal advice
• Occupational Health Services
• Free annual ‘flu jabs’
• Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
• Recognised as a “Mindful” employer
• Working towards “Investors in Diversity”