Head of Drama/Theatre Studies
About This Role
Due to the retirement of the current postholder, we require for January 2027 (or as soon as possible thereafter) an outstanding teacher of Drama to lead this successful and well-resourced department which offers KS3 and KS4 Drama and A’level Drama & Theatre Studies.
With the recent Government announcement regarding curriculum changes, there will be the possibility to develop a Performing Arts course as part of our Post 16 offer in the future.
The school is heavily oversubscribed and achieves very high standards. We moved into our new school in September 2023 which has provided state-of-the-art facilities for our students and staff.
All staff who join the school benefit from a carefully structured programme of training and support. Any applicant should be committed to making a significant contribution to the wider life of the school.
Please find the job description, application form, application details and school information on the website ‘Vacancies’ section at: www.whitleybayhighschool.org
Completed applications and a letter (800 words maximum) explaining why your experiences to date have prepared you for this leadership of Drama & Theatre role, should be sent to debbie.coulson@whitleybayhighschool.org before the closing date below.
The closing date for applications is Friday, 2nd October 2026 at 10.00am.
Whitley Bay High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant employment checks deemed appropriate