At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire students through innovative Drama teaching and lead exciting co-curricular activities.
- Company: Join Robert Gordon's College, a vibrant independent school in Aberdeen.
- Benefits: Supportive environment, first-class resources, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a friendly team and contribute to a thriving Creative Arts community.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on young minds and foster creativity in a dynamic setting.
- Qualifications: Passion for Drama and ability to teach across all key stages.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
Robert Gordon's College is an HMC independent co-educational day school and nursery in the heart of Aberdeen with around 1300 pupils aged 3-18. Our pupils’ success is built on a strong sense of who they are, what they can achieve, and what it feels like to be part of a happy and purposeful school community.
The College is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative colleague to join our successful Drama Team which boasts first class resources and facilities. This post is on a fixed-term basis and would be equally suitable for an experienced teacher or for a probationer teacher, but passion for the subject and the desire to inspire others are essential. This post offers the opportunity to work with high ability students in a supportive, friendly and forward-thinking environment.
The successful candidate will be fully involved with the extensive co-curricular life of the Creative Arts department, will demonstrate a real enthusiasm for the subject and be capable of teaching across all key stages of Drama. The successful candidate will be required to share responsibility for the teaching of Drama in the College with effect from September 2026. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Drama in both the Senior and Junior schools.
Drama is offered as a core subject from Nursery and at National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher. The College has a purpose built Drama Studio in the Senior School and a Drama Teaching Room in the Junior School which opens out into a small auditorium and two further Drama teaching rooms. Our state-of-the-art Craig Centre for Performing Arts offers an outstanding venue for all types of performances.
The post entails a commitment to co-curricular Drama, and the successful candidate will be expected to promote Drama within the College, and organise lunchtime/after school Drama Clubs and a programme of public performances.
The successful candidate will have a sound knowledge of the Drama 3-18 Expressive Arts curriculum, National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses and will be expected to contribute to the development of Drama at the College through an ability to undertake successfully the following tasks:
- To create an effective teaching and learning environment which offers support and encouragement to pupils
- To be involved in developing teaching materials, planning courses and identifying departmental priorities
- To maintain appropriate records of pupil performance and assessment
- To contribute to curricular and co-curricular developments
- To share responsibility with all colleagues for the maintenance of good discipline, behaviour and conduct among pupils
- To show commitment and enthusiasm in working as part of the Creative Arts team
The closing date for applications is Monday 24 August 2026, 4pm, with interviews expected to take place the following week.
Teacher of Drama (fixed-term) employer: Robert Gordon's College
Robert Gordon's College is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration among staff and students alike. Located in the picturesque city of Aberdeen, the college provides ample opportunities for professional development and growth, alongside a supportive environment that encourages teachers to inspire and engage high-ability students through both curricular and co-curricular activities.
