Subject Leader

Subject Leader & Teacher of Drama (Maternity Cover) Full time Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR depending on experience Required to start: 2nd November 2026 or soon after Fixed Term until 22nd July 2027 Gravesend Grammar School is seeking to appoint an excellent middle leader who is an inspiring, dynamic and innovative Drama practitioner and teacher. The role will see the successful candidate lead both teachers and support staff and work collaboratively with other creative departments. Alongside teaching and overseeing all areas of Key Stage 3, GCSE and A Level Theatre Studies, the successful candidate will have a strong desire to expand the department further and achieve outstanding exam results. There is currently a strong drama tradition at Gravesend Grammar School and we are keen to ensure that the person appointed will promote the Drama Curriculum to enhance the lives of all our students, promoting a lifelong passion for the Arts. Expectations are that productions will continue to be of the highest quality, adding depth, breadth and insight to every student’s education. The role requires a strong commitment to extracurricular drama and the ability to coordinate production teams effectively. Gravesend Grammar School has a purpose built teaching space as well as a large school hall equipped with lighting, sound and portable staging. This includes a storage space for props and costume wardrobe with a wide range of resources. Why work at Gravesend Grammar? Some of our Trust benefits include: Free access to a wide range of outside support including counselling services, physiotherapy sessions and fitness classes Unlimited access for you and your family to 24/7 GP telephone consultations Eye test reimbursement Discounts including access to a blue light card Trust-wide commitment to your Continuous Professional Development (CPD) For more information, please download the vacancy pack and apply online via MyNewTerm. We do reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate apply. Aletheia Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974