Subject Leader of Drama  

Required from September 2026

MPS or UPS salary scale £32,916 - £51,048 per annum

TLR allowance of £3,524 per annum

Are you an inspiring Drama teacher ready to take centre stage in your career?

Do you have the vision, creativity and drive to lead a subject that inspires confidence, imagination and self-expression in every student?  If so, Light Hall offers the opportunity to make a real impact.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape our Drama curriculum and champion the arts.  You will ignite a love of performance and ensure students achieve exceptional outcomes.  You will have the platform to develop a bold and engaging curriculum, enrich our extra-curricular provision and create memorable performance opportunities that showcase our students’ talents.

As Subject Leader, you will play a key role in driving standards and building a culture of excellence within the department. You will be fully supported by an ambitious senior leadership team who value creativity and are committed to investing in the arts.

At Light Hall, you will work with enthusiastic, respectful students who are eager to perform and succeed, alongside dedicated colleagues who are passionate about delivering high-quality teaching. 

With our recently opened sixth form, there are exciting opportunities to further develop Drama across Key Stage 5 and expand performance and enrichment opportunities.  This is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark, lead with creativity and ambition and shape the future of Drama at Light Hall.

If you are ready to step into a leadership role where your passion and vision can truly shine, we would love to hear from you.

In return for everything you can bring, we can offer you:

·         Students who are enthusiastic, keen to learn and love drama;

·         The opportunity to be part of our supportive and inclusive Light Hall family;

·         Opportunities for further development in your role and progression;

·         Induction, training and ongoing CPD opportunities to further support your development;

·         A range of staff benefits including local government pension with generous employer contribution;

·         Free employee wellbeing services such as free physiotherapy and chiropractor sessions, GP consultations for staff and their children 24 hours a day, 7 days a week worldwide and flu jabs.

You can find out more about this role by:

·         visiting our school website www.lighthall.co.uk to download a candidate pack and application form.

·         visiting the school – to arrange a visit, please contact Anna Williams, HR, Cover and Office Manager on 0121 746 5060 or email HR@lighthall.co.uk

Closing date:             9.00am on Monday 16 March 2026

We look forward to hearing from you. 

‘The best from everyone, all of the time’

Light Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants