Curriculum Leader of Performing Arts (Drama and Music)
Bradford Girls' Grammar School, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 6RB21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027 (if possible)
Closing date
2 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
12 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- Drama, Music
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS + TLR 2b (or equivalent, dependent on experience)
Curriculum Leader of Performing Arts (Drama and Music) job summary
As Curriculum Leader of Performing Arts, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and developing Drama and Music across the school. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and inspirational leader to drive excellence in teaching, learning and student outcomes, while fostering a vibrant culture of creativity, performance and participation.
The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Performing Arts department, leading curriculum development from Key Stage 3 through to GCSE, ensuring that all students experience a challenging, engaging and ambitious programme of study. You will support and develop colleagues within the department, monitor standards of teaching and achievement, and promote innovative approaches that inspire students to reach their full potential.
A key aspect of the role is leading and expanding the school's rich programme of productions, concerts, showcases and enrichment activities. You will champion the value of the arts across the school community, creating opportunities for students to develop confidence, resilience, collaboration and self-expression through performance. Working closely with students, staff and external partners, you will help build a thriving performing arts culture that enriches school life and enhances students' personal development.
This role suits an outstanding teacher with a passion for Drama, Music and the Performing Arts, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to raising achievement for all students. Whether you are an experienced middle leader or a talented practitioner ready to take the next step in your career, you will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the future development of Performing Arts and the wider life of Bradford Girls' Grammar School.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Bradford Girls' Grammar School
- Organisation type
- Free School, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 667 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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School location
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