Head of Drama at King's Academy Binfield

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About this Role

King'sAcademy Binfield is seeking to appoint a passionate, dynamic and innovativeHead of Drama to join our ambitious and growing academy community.

Thisis an exciting opportunity to lead a thriving Drama provision within aforward-thinking all-through school, where creative expression, academic rigor,and a love of learning are at the heart of what we do. You will take thestrategic lead in delivering an engaging, knowledge-rich curriculum thatinspires students to achieve exceptional progress and become confident,resilient, and articulate thinkers.

AtKing's Academy Binfield, Drama is a central pillar of our curriculum and ourwider vision of providing opportunity and success on a global stage. We believein driving student success through a blend of high-level performance skills andcritical analysis, enabling students to track their own progress and applytheir knowledge with confidence both on and off the stage.

OurDrama provision is characterised by:

• Astrong commitment to academic success:A focus on clear progress points and high-attaining outcomes for all students.
• Strategicautonomy: Acollaborative and supportive environment where you are empowered to shape thedirection of the subject.
• Areflective approach to pedagogy:Continual improvement in teaching and learning with a focus on student growth.
• Curriculumexcellence: A clearunderstanding of the importance of ambitious curriculum design and high-qualitydelivery.
• Agenuine commitment to professional trust: Supporting leaders to flourish through wellbeing anddevelopmental support.

Aspart of our all-through academy, you will benefit from working within a uniqueeducational environment spanning Nursery to Post-16, offering opportunities tounderstand and shape the full student journey. Our growing Sixth Form andexpanding provision create exciting possibilities for developing Key Stage 5success and long-term career development.

Weare looking for an excellent classroom practitioner and leader who can inspireand motivate students to achieve their very best. The successful candidatewill:

Havea passion for Drama and a commitment to driving high standards of progress andattainment.
• Demonstratethe ability to engage and challenge all learners, ensuring every studentreaches their full potential.
• Thriveas a subject leader and contribute meaningfully to the wider life and culturalcapital of the academy.
• Bereflective and ambitious, taking ownership of the department's success andtheir own professional growth.

Weare particularly keen to hear from candidates who embody our core values ofHonesty, Faith and Courage - approaching their work with integrity, optimismand a determination to make a meaningful difference.

King'sAcademy Binfield is a vibrant, inclusive and ambitious school, where staff aresupported, valued and empowered to grow. Collaboration, professional respectand shared purpose underpin everything we do, ensuring that both students andstaff can flourish.

Application Process

Forfull details and an application form, please visit our website or the My NewTerm platform, or contact Amber Walker, HR Coordinator, atamber.walker@kingsacademies.uk. We warmly welcome visits to the academy andwould be delighted to meet you.

Completedapplication forms should be submitted to Amber Walker by 9am on Wednesday 6thMay 2026.

King'sAcademy Binfield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Thesuccessful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.