Head of English, Drama and Media Studies

Loretto School seeks an inspirational, strategic and highly effective Head of English, Drama and Media Studies to lead this thriving department within the Senior School.

You will be an enthusiastic and talented classroom practitioner, able to teach up to A Level in English, and either Drama or Media Studies, with an ability to deliver high quality inspirational lessons for our pupils, while managing this key department within the Senior School.

Anticipated start date of August 2026.

Main Purpose of the Role

You will have primary responsibility for the delivery of academic English, Drama and Media Studies and contribute fully to the cocurricular programme.

You will be responsible for managing the three full time members of the department, as well as the Dramatist in Residence. There is an opportunity to contribute to whole school dramatic productions as part of this role.

This is a full-time permanent post working term-time only. Loretto has its own salary scale and salary will be determined by experience and aptitude for the role.

For the full responsibilities and requirements of the role please refer to the job pack.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• Hold a recognised teaching qualification and be registered with the GTCS or be eligible to achieve this.
• Have a degree in English or a related subject.
• Successful teaching of English and Drama or Media Studies up to A Level (or equivalent).
• Proven leadership of an academic department.
• High level organisation, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Benefits

You will enjoy the excellent benefits of working with Loretto which include:

• Family friendly policies
• Free lunches during term time
• Annual review and opportunities for training and continued professional development
• A range of staff benefits including Bike to Work Scheme
• School Fees Remission (non-contractual benefit)
• Opportunities for involvement in the wider school community

Application

If you think this is the right opportunity for you, please apply through the School Talent website. You will be asked to submit a CV and supporting statement as part of the application process.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact #removed#

You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this post.

Interviews are expected to will take place week commencing 27 April 2026

Closing Date: Thursday 16 April 2026 at 11:59PM.