Head of Drama

HEAD OF DRAMA / LEAD PRACTITIONER MPS T1-T9 (£32,916 - £51,048) + TLR 2C (£3,527) 1.0 FTE PERMANENT CONTRACT REQUIRED - 1 st September 2026 This is a fantastic opportunity to join our exceptional, outward looking, oversubscribed high achieving school which welcomes pupils of all abilities. St James’s is a member of the Bishop Fraser Trust, a C of E Multi Academy Trust established in 2017. This is an exciting time to join us as it provides a great opportunity to work closely with the other three schools in the MAT: Bury C of E High School, Canon Slade School and Bolton St Catherine’s Academy; sharing good practice and building on our ongoing progress. WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO: ·        Is a well-qualified, highly motivated and enthusiastic Head of Department/Lead Practitioner. They will require great organisational skills and demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and a passion for Drama ·        Is someone who has an excellent track record in their own work and in leading and inspiring others. ·        Is pupil centred and motivates pupils to strive for excellence. ·        Is a leader with a strong ethos and vision, who demonstrates emotional intelligence, is solution focused and has the desire to continue the development of our strong team of staff. ·        Is committed to their own professional development. ·        Is an enthusiastic and innovative team player with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to achieving high standards within a successful department. ·        Has a clear understanding of the characteristics of high-quality teaching and be able and willing to teach across the whole age and ability range. ·        Will quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with both our young people and colleagues. ·        Understands that behaviour management starts with the quality of teaching in the classroom. ·        Demonstrates personal resilience and role model those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people.   YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE: ·         To provide professional leadership and management for Drama ·         To be role model to members of the department, demonstrating excellent teaching and learning in their own practise and providing innovative curriculum thinking to drive the curriculum forwards in all linked subjects ·         To raise standards across the subject in teaching, learni