Teacher of Drama

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Further information and an application form are available to download from the School¿s website (www.wkgs.org) or by contacting the School on 0151 632 3449. A completed application form and a letter addressing the content of the person specification (no longer than two sides of A4) should be submitted to office@wkgs.net for the attention of Mr S. Clarke, Headteacher.

Teacher of Drama
Full-time, permanent. Required for January 2026

The Governors of this exceptional Grammar School wish to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Drama for January 2026. This is a full-time, permanent post. The ability to teach Drama at both GCSE and A-level is essential. A strong degree in Drama, Theatre Studies or a related discipline is sought.

The Drama department at WKGS is a creative and dynamic team, committed to fostering a love of performance and theatre-making within our student body. The successful candidate will be dedicated to delivering high-quality teaching and learning while contributing to the department's extensive extracurricular provision. This includes whole-school productions, theatre visits, workshops with professional practitioners, and opportunities to engage with local and national festivals.

We are seeking an individual who is passionate about Drama and committed to developing students' creativity, confidence, and collaborative skills. The ability to bring innovative teaching strategies, strong subject knowledge, and a flair for engaging students in performance is highly desirable. The successful candidate will benefit from excellent performance facilities, a collaborative team, and motivated students who embrace the creative arts.

This post would be equally well suited to an experienced practitioner looking for a new challenge or an Early Career Teacher (ECT), for whom we offer extensive support, mentorship, and development opportunities. We are committed to professional growth and provide a supportive environment in which all teachers can thrive.

At GCSE, students follow the AQA specification, developing skills in devising, performing, and evaluating live theatre. At A-level, students also follow AQA, with a strong emphasis on both performance and written analysis. Drama is a highly successful subject at WKGS, with excellent results and high levels of student engagement. The department is at the heart of the school's creative life, contributing to our reputation for outstanding arts provision.

West Kirby Grammar School is a highly successful selective girls' school with a coeducational Sixth Form. There are approximately 1,200 students on roll, and academic outcomes are exceptional. In 2025, 22% of GCSE grades were awarded at Grade 9 and 44% at Grades 9 8. Students achieved an average grade of 7.15, with 66% of all grades at 9 7. At A-level, results were equally impressive, with 65% of grades at A* B and an average grade of B. The school was ranked 23rd nationally out of more than 4,000 state schools in The Telegraph's annual school rankings, placing us 1st among all state schools in Wirral, Merseyside and Chester, and 5th in the North West of England. These results reflect our exceptional standards of achievement, progress, attendance, and student destinations.

Further information and an application form are available to download from the School's website (www.wkgs.org) or by contacting the School on 0151 632 3449. A completed application form and a letter addressing the content of the person specification (no longer than two sides of A4) should be submitted to office@wkgs.net for the attention of Mr S. Clarke, Headteacher.

Closing date: Monday 6 October at 9am
Anticipated interview date: Wednesday 8 October

If you have any questions regarding the post, please contact the school for further information.