St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge) · Waikato
HOD Speech and Drama
SecondaryFull-time, Permanent
St Peter’s Catholic School in Cambridge seeks a full-time, permanent Head of Speech and Drama for students in Years 7–15. The role leads programme development and teaching through individual and small-group tuition, coordinates tutors, supports productions, and works with the Head of Drama across co-curricular activities. It carries a 1MU allowance; the start date is not stated.
- Individual and small-group speech tuition
- Coordinates speech and drama tutors
- Supports productions, showcases and competitions
- 1MU leadership allowance
Closes in 12 days
Applications close 17 Nov 2026, 5pm.
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About the role
Permanent, full-time Head of Speech and Drama, with a 1MU allowance. The role leads the programme across Years 7–15, including individual and small-group teaching, tutor coordination, production support, examinations, competitions and showcases. It reports to the Director of Performing Arts and works with the Head of Drama on co-curricular activities.
What they’re looking for
- Experienced Speech and Drama or performing arts professional
- Programme leadership and development experience
- Skills in acting, voice, movement and public speaking
- Experience directing or supporting theatrical productions
- Ability to coordinate tutors and work with performing arts staff
- Commitment to student participation in performances and examinations
About the school
St Peter’s is a Catholic secondary school and wharekura in Cambridge for students in Years 7–15. It offers small classes, a junior curriculum leading to a Year 11 diploma, and International Baccalaureate or NCEA pathways from Year 12.
How to apply
Apply through the school’s website vacancies page, with enquiries directed to the school’s human resources team. Applications close on 17 November 2026; the school may appoint before the closing date.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Year level
- Mixed year levels
- Role
- Middle leadership
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Subjects
- The arts
- Allowances
- 1MU
- Listed
- 2 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“St Peter’s School is seeking an inspiring and experienced Head of Speech & Drama to lead our programme, nurturing students’ confidence, creativity and communication skills through performance, public speaking and theatrical experiences. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate…”
The school
- Type
- Full Primary
- Authority
- State : Integrated
- Students
- 203
- Gender
- Co-Ed
- Address
- 22 Anzac Street, Cambridge
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