Teacher of Drama

Location:

Tonbridge, GB

Date: 30 Apr 2026

Application closing date:

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ROLE SUMMARY:

Hilden Grange School is a co-educational preparatory day school for children aged 3-13 years. At Hilden Grange we are dedicated to giving our children a broad and balanced education in a supportive and stimulating environment where every child’s potential can be realised in academic, creative, physical and spiritual areas. Pupils strive for high standards, both inside and outside the classroom, they take pride in their achievements and enjoy participating wholeheartedly in the life of the school.

We are now looking to recruit an inspiring and passionate Drama Teacher from September 2026. This is a part time role (0.6 FTE).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

To teach and manage the drama curriculum throughout the school, including the development and monitoring of LTPs and MTPs within the department
To be responsible for the yearly Prep School production and Pre-Prep nativity
Contribute to raising standards of attainment by preparing and teaching stimulating lessons of a high standard and according to pupils’ needs
Follow programmes of study, carrying out necessary assessments, keeping required records and monitoring pupils in accordance with agreed department and school policies
Facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides pupils with the opportunity to develop self-esteem and interpersonal skills.
Review, monitor and evaluate own practice, ensuring that teaching is academically rigorous, innovative and creative and provide feedback to the SLT.
Contribute to and enrich the extra-curricular programme.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Teacher qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status
Experience of teaching pupils in this age range
An understanding of the Kent 11+ system and public school examination systems including scholarship examinations
Experience of working in the independent sector would be beneficial
The ability to offer another teaching subject would also be an advantage
A strong commitment to effective learning and teaching

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM:

Please download and complete our Inspired Application Form and submit alongside your CV.

Inspired Academic Teaching Application Form

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