Head of Faculty - Expressive Performing Arts (Art, Drama, Dance & Music)

Bridgewater High School, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 3AE

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Art and design, Drama, Music
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Monthly MPS1 to UPS3 (£32,916 to £51,048) plus TLR 1B (£12,519)

Head of Faculty - Expressive Performing Arts (Art, Drama, Dance & Music) job summary

Join Our Expressive Performing Arts Team at Bridgewater High School. At Bridgewater High School, our EPA faculty stands as a beacon of excellence, renowned for its innovation, creativity, and commitment to outstanding outcomes. With expertise spanning Art, Drama, Music and Dance our team consistently delivers exceptional results., We take immense pride in not only guiding students to achieve success in GCSE and BTEC across all subjects but also in fostering a culture of creativity, precision, and a passion for EPA. We aim to ensure our student experience the thrill of performing and the joined-up nature of creative subjects. Our students leave us equipped with the skills and confidence to excel in a rapidly evolving world. As Head of Faculty, you will be leading a team with a strong ethic which revolves around support and trust on a daily basis. At Bridgewater High School we aim to work as one faculty, rather than as separate subjects, to maximise effective learning. We hold high expectations of our students and strive to achieve the highest possible standards of achievement for all. We celebrate this at all levels of ability and use trackers to monitor the progress of our pupils, which enables all members of staff to maintain a clear picture of the progress of individuals. You will join an innovative and supportive team who are committed to providing the students at Bridgewater High School with the very best education. If you share our dedication to excellence, we would love to hear from you.

The faculty at Bridgewater High School is made up of 13 members of staff, of which 3 are part time, with expertise in various areas including Art, Dance, Drama and Music. As Head of Faculty, you will be leading a team with a strong ethic which revolves around support and trust on a daily basis. At Bridgewater High School we aim to work as one faculty, rather than as separate subjects, to maximise effective learning. We hold high expectations of our students and strive to achieve the highest possible standards of achievement and performance for all. We celebrate this at all levels of ability and use trackers to monitor the progress of our pupils, which enables all members of staff to maintain a clear picture of the progress of individuals. You will join an innovative and supportive team who are committed to providing the students at Bridgewater High School with the very best education. Key Stage 3 At Key Stage 3 pupils take Art, Dance, Drama and Music. Each of these subjects has 2 lessons within a fortnightly timetable Key Stage 4 At Key Stage 4 the EPA option subjects are Btec Performing Arts Acting (Pearson), Btec Performing Arts Musical Theatre (Pearson), Btec Performing Arts Dance (Pearson), GCSE Music (Eduqas), GCSE Art (AQA) and GCSE Textiles (AQA). All option subjects receive 5 lessons within the fortnight Further details on the EPA curriculum can be found on the school website

https://bridgewaterhigh.org/key-stage-3-subjects/

https://bridgewaterhigh.org/key-stage-4-subjects

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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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 Bridgewater High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1674 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bridgewater High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bridgewater-high-school-warrington

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