Job Introduction
Head of Department for Drama
Full time Permanent
MPR/UPR , TLR 2B - £5876
Required 1st September 2026
A successful, popular, and high-achieving school with over 1000 students, The Hurst School combines outstanding facilities with a real commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.
Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, the school is situated in a stunning rural location on the Berkshire-Hampshire border with easy access from Basingstoke, Reading and surrounding areas.
The school is looking to appoint an outstanding and highly committed Head of department who is passionate about Drama and will lead by example in delivering innovative and engaging teaching and learning within the department. They will have a clear vision for developing a challenging and inspiring curriculum that supports pupils to develop the skills, knowledge and attributes that will help them thrive at school and beyond. The team consists of 3 teachers, including the Head of Department. All students at KS3 receive three lessons of Drama over their two-week timetable. Drama is also a popular option in Key Stage 4.
The person appointed will indisputably need to be:
- Willing to share our values of Respect, Commitment, Ambition, Community and Excellence
- An energetic and innovative teacher committed to inspiring our students.
- A passionate advocate of drama teaching and its importance within the curriculum.
The benefits package includes free on-site parking, laptop, staff discounts to an on-site gym and an on-site nursery. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a friendly school and ensure good outcomes for all our students.
This school and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks.
For an application pack, please call 0118 981 7474 or email theheadteacher@hurst.hants.sch.uk
The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date so early applications are welcome.
Closing date: Friday 6th March 2026
Interviews: W/C 9th March 2026
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
