Director of Creative Arts
Smestow Academy, Wolverhampton, WV3 8HUThis job expired on 17 February 2024
Earliest start date
8 April 2024
Latest start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
17 February 2024 at 3pm
Date listed
1 February 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Art and design, Dance, Drama, Music
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Teachers Pay Scale plus TLR2B
Additional allowances
TLR 2B £5,352
What skills and experience we're looking for
Smestow Academy – Windmill Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV3 8HU
Salary: Main Pay Scale (UPS where relevant) + TLR 2B (£5,352)
Start Date: Easter or September 2024
“Success means pursuing a career that inspires you.” – Marin Alsop, conductor
Following an extensive review of Smestow Academy’s curriculum, we are seeking to expand the teaching of creative arts: music, dance, drama and art.
We have enthusiastic teachers and we want an inspirational leader to bring out the very best in them, therefore making sure our pupils have the best possible experiences of these fascinating subjects. The successful candidate will have a track record of excellence in the classroom and evidence of facilitating exceptional pupil outcomes. They will also have in-depth subject knowledge and a passion to make a difference to pupils at Smestow Academy.We are looking for a candidate who specialises in teaching Music.
About us:
It is an exciting time to join Smestow Academy after we joined Matrix Academy Trust in January 2023, an expanding and thriving Trust. Our belief in a "No excuses" culture permeates our academies and our high expectations of pupils and staff support our traditional values. Pupils experience high quality teaching and we expect high standards of behaviour and attendance. Our vision is for all academies within the trust to be outstanding and to ensure every child leaves with employability skills and the opportunity to access higher education.
We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.
If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please put in an application using the form here https://matrixacademytrust.co.uk/vacancies/ and send it to headteacher Ian Chamberlain: ichamberlain@smestowacademy.co.uk
Please contact the Headteacher if you would like a chat about the role or to visit the school.
Application Deadline: 17th February 2024
Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.
Safeguarding Notice:
Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and preemployment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education
What the school offers its staff
- We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.
Commitment to safeguarding
Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and preemployment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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About Smestow Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 614 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Smestow Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- ichamberlain@smestowacademy.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01902 539500
We are excited to now be part of Matrix Academy Trust from January 2023.
As a Trust, our vision is simple: every child deserves an exceptional education. We make this happen by doing the things which really make a difference. Working smartly means we have staff who want to work here. It ensures we have the capacity to care for every pupil, providing them with the best possible education – without exception.
A great school is one people want to work at and one parents want to send their children to. No matter how great our schools might be, we never rest on our laurels. We are restless in our efforts to keep improving and we instil this in our young people.
Arranging a visit to Smestow Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ichamberlain@smestowacademy.co.uk.
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