Full Time or Part Time

MPS/UPS plus fringe,  plus TLR 2c

Start date: March or April 2026, for Maternity Cover

We are looking to appoint a talented, enthusiastic and dynamic Director of Learning: Drama to lead our outstanding Drama Faculty. Our fantastic facilities include a 266 seater theatre as well as a new dedicated drama block.  Drama is very popular with large numbers studying the subject at GCSE and A-Level and many students furthering their studies at University and Drama Schools.  Applicants must be willing to contribute to the vibrant and busy enrichment programme that Drama currently offers, including the Young Actor’s Tour; directing the Whole School Show in the autumn term, which for 2026 will be a play; as well as the Summer Showcase later in the year.  We are proud of the number of students who are successful in gaining a place in the National Youth Theatre (auditions are held here annually) and more recently, one of our students was awarded Best Actor in a Play 2025 at the National Theatre Awards, in our production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who wants to join a high performing school and gain significant experience to further enhance their career. 

The successful candidate will:

• have a track record of outstanding teaching and learning
• have excellent subject knowledge
• be inspiring, dynamic and passionate
• promote Sandringham’s ethos and values

Sandringham School is part of the Ambition Education Trust (AET). The Ambition Education Trust (AET) consists of ten schools in Hertfordshire; three primary, one nursery and infants’, one juniors and five secondary. Our Trust launched in September 2024 following the amalgamation of two established Multi Academy Trusts (MATs), Alban Academies Trust and ATLAS Multi Academy Trust. As a member of the AET, we are able to maximise opportunities for rewarding careers and opportunities for personal and professional development throughout our wider organisation. Sandringham, School also leads the Alban Teaching School Hub.  

Application deadline: 9am on Wednesday 7^th January 2026

Expected interview date: Monday 12^th January 2026

Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.  

Ambition Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to a post at AET is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, as well as other pre-appointment checks including an online check, as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

We are committed to the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, race, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership and caring status. We expect all our staff to demonstrate a commitment to advancing equality of opportunity and fostering good relations.