Teacher of Drama

Rickmansworth School

About the role

Location: Croxley Green, Rickmansworth

Contract type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: MPS/UPS incl. Fringe

Start Date: September 2026

Rickmansworth School is seeking a passionate and dedicated Drama Teacher to join our enthusiastic Performing Arts team. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire and support students in their creative journey, helping them develop confidence, performance skills and a deep appreciation for drama and the performing arts.

As a Drama Teacher at our school, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5, contributing to the overall success of the department and the wider school community. If you are committed to fostering creativity and creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment, we would love to hear from you.

The School’s admissions criteria gives preference to staff members’ children (as there is a demonstrable skill shortage for this post, the successful candidate could apply for a priority admission place for their own child).

About the Drama Department:

The drama department consists of 2 dedicated teaching staff, supported by a Performing Arts Technician and visiting specialist practitioners where appropriate. The department is based within the purpose-built Drama block, which is well resourced and benefits from recently renovated facilities.

Facilities include:

• Dedicated drama teaching and rehearsal spaces equipped with interactive whiteboards

• A fully equipped performance space with lighting and sound facilities

• Access to costume, props and staging resources to support practical learning and productions

• Flexible rehearsal and studio spaces to support curriculum delivery, performances and enrichment activities

• A wide range of resources to support performance, devising and technical theatre opportunities across all key stages

Must have or be working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), applications from ECT’s are welcome.

In return, we will offer you

• Outstanding CPD opportunities to support your professional growth

• A school with exemplary student behaviour, where learning is valued

• A collaborative working environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do

• Highly skilled and supportive staff, working together to make a difference

• A comprehensive wellbeing programme to ensure you feel valued and supported

Rickmansworth School is an outstanding, heavily over-subscribed 11-18 co-educational academy, consistently achieving excellent academic results. We provide a nurturing and dynamic environment for our 1575 ambitious young people. Our strong academic track record at both GCSE and A-Level ensures that the vast majority of our students go on to their first-choice universities.

Further information is available from our website - https://www.rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk

We encourage potential candidates to contact Rickmansworth School for an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a visit to the School, please contact the School on 01923 773296 or email applications@rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and are an equal opportunities employer who has a zero tolerance to bullying and all types of harassment.  Applicants must declare any criminal convictions and submit to a check with the Disclosing and Barring Service as the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

Applications Process

Deadline for applications: 08:00 Tuesday 19 May 2026

Interviews: TBC

Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting/interviews will progress up until the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, we reserved the right to close the advert early.

Due to the volume of application we receive if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume we will not be progressing your application further on this occasion.

Selection Process:

We are required for only shortlisted candidates  to conduct online searches about an applicant as part of our shortlisting process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance 2025 in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online.  On signing the declaration on application you will be agreeing to the acknowledgement that such searches will be conducted as part of the shortlisting process. 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the school where there will be a number of related tasks, details of which will be discussed on the day. Interviews will be held with the Headteacher  and possibly another member of SLT.  There will also be a tour of the school estate and this may be conducted by other members of the school community.