Head of Department for Performing Arts (with Music Specialism)
Rossington All Saints Academy, Not Yet Obtained, South Yorkshire, DN11 0BZ23 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
27 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
27 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Music
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR1 to UPS3
Additional allowances
TLR 2A £3391.00
What skills and experience we're looking for
*Good degree in an appropriate discipline related to Performing Arts (Music)
*Teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
*Strong and secure subject knowledge in Performing Arts up to GCSE
* Evidence of good student examination results
* Recent and relevant teaching experience
* Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4
* Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students
* Good understanding of curriculum developments in Performing Arts
* Experience of leading a team
*Excellent classroom practitioner that can model best practice
*Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies
* Understands how assessment for learning can improve student performance
* Understands principles of quality learning, teaching and assessment including Academy review and self-evaluation
* Able to apply effective practice and research evidence to improve outcomes
* Confident in the use of standard ICT packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning
* Able to use student level data to raise standards
* Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team
* Strong enthusiasm for your subject area
* Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas
* Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues
* Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents/carers
* Able to communicate high expectations to all students
* Willingness to share good practice across the department and beyond
What the school offers its staff
Why join us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on yourFinancial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…
Financial Wellbeing:
- Membership to either theTeachers’ Pension Schemeorthe Local Government Pension Scheme
- Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
- Access to anextensivediscounts platform
Physical Wellbeing:
- 24/7 access to an online GPor Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
- Gym & fitness discounts
- Cycle to Workscheme*
- Free annual flu jab
Mental Wellbeing:
- Access to an industry leadingEmployee Assistance Programme
- Menopause Support Service
- TrainedMental Health First Aidersin all our settings
*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained
Commitment to safeguarding
Online searches will be completed for shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed during the recruitment process.
The post is subject to an enhanced DBS certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.
We won't discriminate unfairly against applicants who reveal they have a criminal conviction or where a DBS check reveals a criminal conviction or other information.
We will consider applicants who have a criminal record based on their skills, experience, knowledge and qualifications, although this depends whether the job is covered by, or exempt from, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
About Rossington All Saints Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 879 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Rossington All Saints Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- dawsh@theallsaints.net
About Rossington All Saints Academy
Rossington All Saints Academy is a Delta Academies Trust Academy working in partnership with the Diocese of Sheffield. All students are valued, regardless of their background or ability. We are an oversubscribed academy, and we pride ourselves on knowing our students well and doing our best to ensure everyone fulfils their potential. Our goal is for all our students to leave us as happy, well-qualified, confident young adults who go on to excel in the local sixth-forms, colleges, universities, and the wider world.
We are within easy reach of the motorway network with the Academy being situated minutes from the M18 and A1. Our amazing building offers exceptional facilities, we have superb sports facilities, modern science labs and excellent technology spaces.
Why Join Our Academy?
As a successful and dynamic Academy, Rossington All Saints Academy is an exciting place to learn and a great place to work. If you choose to come and join us you will become part of a well-established, talented and committed team of staff.
We are confident our Academy provides a fantastic teaching environment, whether you are beginning your career or looking to further develop it, and we would encourage you to come and see for yourself! We have a staff rewards budget that encourages staff to socialise both as subject teams and as a whole staff. We also have access to a staff benefits scheme. At Rossington All Saints, we value the continuous professional development of all our employees and recognise that our staff and students are most successful when they feel happy, valued, challenged and supported to achieve their very best. We have a comprehensive CPD programme for all our staff.
We are keen to appoint individuals who have vision and creativity, but above all else an unrelenting commitment to high standards and inclusivity.
Arranging a visit to Rossington All Saints Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dawsh@theallsaints.net.
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