Drama ECT – Haringey Independent School

School Status & Location Sector: Leading Independent School (The West End Workshop). Boroughs: Haringey. Start Date: Permanent, full-time role commencing January 2026. The Opportunity & School Profile The Drama department at this leading independent school is a vibrant hub dedicated to performance and powerful storytelling. They are looking for an energetic, creative ECT ready to explore texts from Shakespeare to contemporary fringe theatre. The school provides an environment where every lesson is aimed at excellence, ensuring an exciting start to an ECT's career. Core Responsibilities & Teaching Scope Stage Director: Instructing Drama across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (iGCSE) only. Character Coach: Driving high attainment by fostering expressive performance skills, complex textual analysis, and understanding of theatrical conventions. Backstage Boss: Assisting with directing junior productions, coordinating lighting and sound, and managing the prop/costume departments. Compensation & Benefits Essential Requirements: Candidate must hold or be soon to obtain QTS. Relevant Degree in Drama, Theatre Studies, or Performance. Salary: Highly competitive salary compensated on the school's independent pay scale. Support: Generous pension scheme, dedicated theatre space, strong technical support, and excellent professional development opportunities.