Teacher of Drama Maternity Cover in Ealing

Employer Notting Hill & Ealing High School – GDST

Location: Ealing, Greater London

Contract Type: Fixed term contract

Hours: Full Time

Contract Length: Maternity Cover

Salary: TBC

Posted 18th September 2026

Start Date: 1st January 2027

Expires 30th September 2026 11:59 AM

Job ID: 1575050

Suitable for: ECT (NQT) Graduates; Other Graduates

• Contract Type :Fixed term contract
• Contract Length: Maternity Cover
• Suitable for: ECT (NQT) Graduates; Other Graduates
• Job ID: 1575050

Teacher of Drama Maternity Cover

Competitive Salary Plus Benefits

For January 2027

Full-Time

Notting Hill & Ealing High School, one of London’s leading independent girls’ day schools, has an exciting opportunity for an inspirational Teacher of Drama to contribute further to a flourishing Drama Department in both its curricular and extra-curricular activities.

We are looking for a well-qualified graduate of Drama to teach highly motivated, talented girls throughout the school up to A Level. If you are a good communicator who can enthuse and inspire both pupils and colleagues and have exciting ideas about the teaching of Drama and the ways in which it can be further developed and encouraged, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Teaching at NHEHS

About The School

NHEHS is a leading academic day school. Our girls are ambitious, bright, enthusiastic and eager to learn and we offer a warm and supportive community. We occupy a site in suburban, leafy, west Ealing with excellent transport links. As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive terms and conditions of employment, and competitive salaries and pay progression
• Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme (18% employer contribution and flexibility to generate a pay top-up of up to 10% of pensionable salary in lieu of pension)
• 36-week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms, with a 2-week half term in the Autumn
• Normal teaching hours between 08:20 and 15:45 (depending on timetable for part-time staff)
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities and training grants for qualifications
• Free life assurance benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured, offering free 24-hour counselling, wellbeing support and advice services
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £900 per year)
• In-school staff wellbeing activities such as yoga and access to the school gym

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 30th September 2026 at 12pm. Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close applications and interviews at any point in the process.

Interviews will take place on Friday 9th October 2026.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. To be eligible for employment, candidates must provide proof of their right to work in the UK.

NHEHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS. Applications will be considered only from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

Safeguarding Statement

The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.