Head of Department - Performing Arts
King Edward VI School, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9EE6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
4 January 2027
Closing date
19 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
13 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Drama
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR-UPR
Additional allowances
TLR 2.3 £8610 (pay award pending)
What skills and experience we're looking for
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic teacher to take on a leadership role at King Edward VI School. The successful candidate will lead the teaching of Drama and Performing Arts across the age and ability range, including level 2 and 3 BTEC performing arts. We are seeking a passionate and committed Head of Performing Arts to join our community and shape the next generation of performers, creators and critical thinkers. Our School is absolutely committed to expressive arts, and we are sure that society needs to nurture curious and creative young people who will go on to live with imagination and empathy. This is an opportunity to shape and grow the department to be a beacon of excellence in the local community.
We are looking for an exceptional practitioner with some experience in subject leadership. The successful candidate will have a pro-active approach and excellent communication skills. As Head of Performing Arts they will have a strategic role in working to shape the development of the department and maximise engagement and achievement across all key stages. With 38% of Key Stage 4 students achieving Level 2 Distinction* and all students achieving Level 2 Merit or higher the postholder will be joining a high-performing, collaborative department. Alongside the excellent academic results, many students take part in the annual school productions, which are collaborative and involve staff from across the school.
What the school offers its staff
King Edward VI School is a highly successful 11-18 comprehensive school rated Good by OfSTED in 2022 with recognition of outstanding practice and a highly positive ethos. The school is well regarded within the community and has a reputation for high quality teaching. Lichfield is a small, vibrant cathedral city that is easily accessible from the surrounding areas.
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
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About King Edward VI School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1609 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- jdawson@keslichfield.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01543 255714
King Edward VI School is a popular 11-18 comprehensive school rated Good by OfSTED in 2022 with recognition of outstanding practice and a highly positive ethos. The school is well-regarded within the community and has a reputation for high quality teaching. Lichfield is a small, vibrant cathedral city which is easily accessible from the surrounding areas.
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