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Head of Drama - Full-time/Part-time

Highsted Grammar School, Sittingbourne

  • Ref:KCC886-4080-508T
  • Posted:11/02/2024
  • Pay:MPS/UPR plus TLR2b
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:01/03/2024 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Head of Drama

Part-time considered

MPS/UPR plus TLR2B

Highsted Grammar require an exceptional Head of Drama to contribute to development of Drama at this high achieving girls’ grammar school. The successful applicant will teach the subject to A-level, and support extracurricular provision.

If you are passionate and enthusiastic about making a difference, if you have a ‘can-do’ attitude and feel you have the experience and energy to engage and guide our students in their dramatic explorations, you are encouraged to apply to join us on our journey. 

 The post offers exceptional opportunity in a good school where we can offer you:

  • the opportunity to inspire highly able and well-motivated students to fulfil and exceed their potential
  • a dynamic and supportive working environment
  • opportunities for professional development
  • access to Kent Rewards Scheme – access to local and national retail discounts;
  • a non-contributary private health care package supported by Benenden Health Care
  • a competitive salary commensurate with experience

Please contact Karen Hugill at the school via email or visit our website to download further information and an application form: www.highsted.kent.sch.uk

(Closing date noon 1st March 2024)

Early applications are encouraged as eligible candidates will be invited to the interview stage on a rolling basis and we may appoint before the stated closing date.

Information about the school

Highsted Grammar School (approx 900 on roll, 182 in Sixth Form) is a high-performing girls school, where pastoral care and enrichment feature as highly as academic success.
Our pupils are exceptional in every way – they are enthusiastic, personable, caring, and show considerable initiative – and we enjoy the strong support of parents. Likewise, the staff team – teaching, support and administrative – is talented, dedicated, hard-working and committed to the continuing success of the school. The governing body represents a group of capable, multi-skilled individuals, wholly supportive of the work we do. ‘Pupils and students flourish and succeed at Highsted Grammar.’ ‘Pupils are courteous, polite and welcoming – they are happy, safe and well cared for’. Ofsted 2023

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Anne Kelly
  • Address:Highsted Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4PT
  • Telephone: (01795) 424223
  • Email: admin@highsted.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01795) 429375

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.