Head of Performance

Heritage High School, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4QG

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  6 February 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 January 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of year, department, curriculum or phase
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Drama, Music, Physical education
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - 1 FTE 32.5 hours
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 28,000 - 43,898
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 1A £8,751

What skills and experience we're looking for

Heritage High Schoolis looking to appoint a passionate and driven Head of Performance to come and lead our hardworking team. You will be instrumental in developing the vision for the department. You may be an experienced subject leader or already in a faculty post. The successful candidate will be an experienced dynamic classroom practitioner with a clear sense of purpose and high expectations who is passionate about the faculty. As a faculty leader you will take the lead in all aspects of learning and teaching in this curriculum area ensuring that students’ needs for all abilities are met and achievement and progress is positive. The person appointed will have a clear vision of what outstanding provision is and be able to inspire and enthuse others.This role is an ideal opportunity for someone who wishes to take the next step in their school leadership journey.

What the school offers its staff

ighly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.

• An array of employee benefits and lifestyle options including discounted healthcare, gym membership and extensive high street retail discounts.
• Entry to a career average pension scheme.
• A full induction and a strong commitment to your professional development and career.
• Opportunities to experience and share practice in our partner schools across the Trust.
• A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals.
• Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.
• We takethe wellbeing and health of employees seriously. We have a range of support mechanisms and benefits available to employees and the Trust has signed up to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter.

Further details about the role

As a dedicated and inspirational Head of Performance (PE, Music and Drama), you will be instrumental in developing the vision for the faculty. As well as leading the Performance department you will lead the Performance team, line managing heads of PE, Music and Drama. You will have the opportunity to shape curriculum design, develop the practice and pedagogy of others and be part of a formidable middle leadership team. If you have excellent subject knowledge and are passionate about Performance, if you are reflective in your approach to teaching and leading, if you want to make a lasting impact on students and believe that all students have the capability to succeed, we would love to hear from you.

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About Heritage High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 956 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• Email address: abbie.lane@ttct.co.uk
• Phone number: 01623 259609
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heritage-high-school (opens in new tab)

Information about Heritage High School Heritage High School is a thriving 11-16 comprehensive school in the heart of our community. Staff at the school are committed to enabling students to push themselves towards their aspirations, and in return students are developing into increasingly mature learners and young adults. We are supported by a strong, effective and aspirational Governing Body. The key to successful education is to ensure that teaching is consistently high quality across all curriculum areas and that learning is focused and purposeful. To make this happen we are working hard to develop effective, enquiring learners who have real aspiration and take ownership of their own learning. We provide a core of traditional subjects from Y7 to Y11, and provide high quality guidance to all students on the next steps at post-16. Our facilities are of a high quality, boasting well equipped specialist areas housed in recently constructed buildings. Regular after school learning activities are offered together with wider enrichment opportunities, including residential visits abroad. We are committed to providing the very best for the young people in our care.

Arranging a visit to Heritage High School

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