Head of Performance
City of Derby Academy, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 3AR18 days remaining to apply
Closing date
4 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- Drama, Music
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £34,068.00 - £52,834.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS + TLR 2.2
Head of Performance job summary
As Head of Performance, you will lead the development of an ambitious and inclusive Performing Arts provision, combining our established Music curriculum with the introduction of Drama. You will teach across Years 7-11, inspiring students through high-quality teaching and engaging learning experiences. Working collaboratively across the department, you will shape curriculum development, raise achievement and nurture creativity, confidence and independence. You will also contribute to the wider life of the school through performances, enrichment and opportunities that celebrate and develop students’ artistic talents.
Who We’re Looking For
CoDA is seeking an ambitious, inspirational and passionate music or drama teacher to lead our new Performance provision, bringing Drama into our established Music curriculum. The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom teacher with high expectations, a strong subject knowledge and a genuine commitment to developing confident, creative performers. You will have the vision and drive to shape and establish an ambitious Drama curriculum across Years 7-11, while working collaboratively with colleagues across the Performing Arts. We are seeking someone who can inspire students of all abilities, nurture talent, promote creativity and independence, and contribute positively to the wider cultural and community life of the school.
About City of Derby Academy
City of Derby Academy is a school where every student and every member of staff is encouraged and supported to realise their full potential. Our culture is grounded in high expectations, strong and respectful relationships, and a deep commitment to inclusion.
Serving a wonderfully diverse community with more than 40 home languages, our vision is simple yet profound: to improve the life chances of every child.
We offer an ambitious curriculum, exceptional pastoral support and a wide range of enrichment opportunities, from educational visits and clubs to our thriving Combined Cadet Force.
Students develop academically, personally and socially, gaining the knowledge, skills and character they need for the next stage of their education, employment or training.
City of Derby Academy is a school where:
Diversity is celebrated, and inclusion underpins everything we do
Students feel safe, supported and able to thrive
High expectations drive achievement, ambition and pride
Relationships are strong, respectful and purposeful
Staff wellbeing and professional development are valued, and colleagues are proud to work here
City of Derby Academy is a place of possibility; a community united by the belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities, every single day.
Why Join Tapestry?
As part of our Trust, you’ll benefit from:
- A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence
- High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
- A caring, inclusive organisation that values staff wellbeing and work-life balance
- Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing
This is your chance to be part of something special. Help us shape the future and make a lasting impact.
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About City of Derby Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 925 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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At the City of Derby Academy, we believe that academic outcomes are important and our expectation is that we will achieve national progress standards. However, we do not measure the success of our students by their examination results alone. Students access a balanced curriculum and we continually strive to develop characteristics such as self-confidence, self-belief and self-esteem so our students are fully prepared for life in modern Britain.
We believe that when the school, parents/carers and students share high expectations every child will achieve great things. This includes having an excellent attitude centred on respect, high standards of appearance, good manners, full attendance and punctuality.
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