Head of Drama

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Job Description

• Kesgrave High School - Ipswich, Suffolk IP5 2PB
• MPR/UPR plus TLRC2 - £8279
• Full Time
• Permanent
• Reference: 7006
• Required to start September 2025

Kesgrave High School is seeking to appoint an inspiring teacher and leader to lead the Drama Department from September 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful and committed team of subject specialists. As well as Drama specialists the department collaborates closely with staff in English, Music and Dance, on both teaching and extra-curricular projects.

Kesgrave High School is a large 11-19 school which has over 1850 students on roll, including over 320 students in the Sixth Form. The Drama department has a great sense of team spirit, support and collaboration and are dedicated to ensuring our students achieve the highest possible outcomes. The department has an impressive range of facilities, including well-resourced teaching rooms, studios and performance spaces.

The Thomas Theatre is also used by the Department for both teaching and productions, which is a performance space with state-of-the-art sound and lighting facilities that can seat an audience of over 300. We also have the benefit of full reprographic and administrative support.

The department has an impressive range of facilities, including well-resourced teaching rooms and resource areas. We also have the benefit of full reprographic and administrative support.

This an exciting time to join the school securing the best possible outcomes for our young people in a nurturing, supportive environment. We have a disruption-free learning approach to behaviour; leaders are highly visible and supportive so that teachers can teach highly effective lessons.

Staff benefit from excellent conditions of service, and we are committed to personalised CPD and career opportunities both within school and across our Trust.

Kesgrave is part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Farlingaye High School, Bungay High School and Castle EAST School.

For more information

To find out more about us, please visit our website (www.kesgrave.suffolk.sch.uk).

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged, to arrange this please email hr@kesgrave.suffolk.sch.uk.

How to apply

To apply, please visit our vacancies page (www.kesgrave.suffolk.sch.uk/join-us/staff-vacancies).

Alternatively, you can contact the school by calling 01473 624855 to request an application form.

Completed application forms and covering letters are to be returned via email to hr@kesgrave.suffolk.sch.uk.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 24 February 2025.

Interview date: Week commencing 10 March 2025.

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