Teacher of Drama - (Fixed-term)

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

Our Values and Approach

At Robert Gordon’s College we believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our community. We welcome applications from all candidates who meet the professional qualifications and experience. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience drives us forward every day as we strive to ensure our staff and pupils all feel equally valued and important.

Salary will be aligned with the national teaching pay rates, depending on experience. Candidates will be expected to be willing to actively participate in the College’s vibrant co-curricular programme. The College provides excellent professional development opportunities and supports staff who want to pursue ongoing training or qualifications. Applicants must be registered with GTCS or eligible for registration. All posts within the College are subject to our safeguarding requirements including a PVG check.

Benefits

Robert Gordon’s College offers a broad range of benefits in addition to the salary you will receive. These benefits are non-contractual and may be changed by the College. Currently, the benefits provided to employees include:

• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme;
• Generous staff fee discount (after one year’s service);
• Life Insurance and Group Personal Accident Insurance;
• Access to a third party cashback and discount site via RGC email addresses;
• Preferential parking rates at the Bon Accord Centre car parks;
• Family friendly leave above statutory requirements. This includes maternity, paternity & adoption leave, and time off for dependents;
• Financial contribution toward the cost of buying prescription eyewear required for work;
• A Bike to Work scheme;
• A grant towards the cost of buying a computer; and
• Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Candidates should complete an application form on our website. The closing date for applications is Monday 24 August , with interviews expected to take place the following week.