Head of Drama

King's College Doha

Employer Active

Posted on 17 Dec

Experience

2 - 7 Years

Job Location

Doha - Qatar

Education

Bachelor of Education

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

King s College Doha is seeking an outstanding Head of Drama to lead and develop Drama across the Mesaimeer Campus, with some teaching responsibility in KS2.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for the Drama department, delivering Pearson Edexcel GCSE Drama and supporting the planned introduction of A Level Drama. You will inspire pupils through innovative teaching, outstanding productions, and a forward-thinking curriculum that nurtures creativity, confidence, and academic success.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Management

  • Provide clear vision and strategic leadership for the Drama Department.
  • Inspire, mentor, and develop departmental staff through effective leadership and professional development.
  • Lead curriculum planning and innovation aligned with the school s mission and future-focused learning.
  • Monitor teaching and learning to ensure consistently high standards and excellent outcomes.

Teaching and Learning

  • Deliver outstanding Drama teaching across Prep, Senior School and Sixth Form (with some KS2 teaching).
  • Inspire pupils to achieve their full potential through engaging, challenging, and creative lessons.
  • Prepare pupils for Pearson Edexcel GCSE Drama and A Level Drama through high-quality instruction.
  • Integrate performance, theory, and real-world applications into teaching.

Curriculum and Department Development

  • Develop innovative teaching approaches and high-quality subject-specific activities.
  • Ensure strong vertical and horizontal curriculum progression.
  • Analyse pupil performance data and act to secure outstanding progress.
  • Engage in continuous professional development and reflective practice.

Administration and Enrichment

  • Support the Head of Faculty with departmental budgeting and resource management
  • Lead extracurricular activities including productions, festivals, competitions, and educational trips
  • Maintain accurate assessment records and provide high-quality feedback to pupils and parents

Desired Candidate Profile

(Essential=E, Desirable= D)

  • Excellent subject knowledge in Drama. (E)
  • Minimum of two years relevant teaching experience. (E)
  • Experience teaching GCSE Drama.(E)
  • Recognised teaching qualification.(E)
  • Strong leadership potential and organisational skills.(E)
  • Experience teaching A Level Drama. (D)
  • Experience working in an international or independent school. (D)
  • Experience teaching pupils with English as an Additional Language. (D)

Personal Qualities:

  • Ability to inspire a love of learning and performance.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • High energy, creativity, and a positive, can-do attitude.
  • Commitment to contributing fully to school life.

Professional Expectations

As a member of King s College Doha, you will:

  • Act with professionalism, integrity, honesty and transparency at all times.
  • Adhere to the Qatari Code of Ethics.
  • Support whole-school self-evaluation and improvement processes.
  • Attend meetings, parent events, curriculum evenings, and school functions.
  • Work collaboratively, supporting collective leadership decisions.
  • Promote a strong we are better together ethos across the school community.

Company Industry

  • Education
  • Training
  • Teaching
  • Academics

Department / Functional Area

  • Teaching
  • Education

Keywords

  • Head Of Drama

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King's College Doha

About Cognita:br> Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, Thrive in a rapidly evolving world .

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they re starting from. We protect what s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger; ensuring they get an education that s, quite literally, world class.

About King s College Doha:/strong> /p>

King s College Doha offers the international community of Qatar an outstanding UK-style independent school education in some of the best facilities that the region has to offer. After a hugely successful opening in September 2016, the School has established itself as one of the leading schools in Doha.

The partnership with our UK sister school, King s College Taunton, is a great source of strength. Significant collaboration in areas such as vision and ethos, curriculum planning, professional development and co-curriculum opportunities, ensures that we maintain high standards of education. Through our partnership, both children and teachers in Doha benefit from the expertise and reputation King s College UK has built over the past 150 years.

King s College Doha provides:/strong> /p>

  • a premium, diverse British curriculum in an international context;
  • academic excellence for all;
  • outstanding pastoral care and opportunities for personal development;
  • a broad range of co-curricular activities as part of a fulfilling school day.br>

We combine an academic focus with a broad co-curriculum, offering all our students an extended and fulfilling day. Underpinning our curriculum is the value we attach to pastoral care. We understand that children fulfil their potential when they feel happy, supported and at ease in their surroundings. All members of staff work hard to build a strong sense of community and promote supportive relationships, ensuring that children know that they always have a peer or an adult to whom they can talk.

King s College Doha currently caters for over 1700 children, aged 3 to 18 (Pre-School to Year 13) and will continue to expand as we grow our 6th Form./strong> /p>

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