Head of Performance Faculty
York High School, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 3WZ15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1 September 2025 or 1 January 2026
Closing date
22 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Leadership Scale L1-L5: £49,780 - £54,937 per annum (pay award pending)
What skills and experience we're looking for
York High School has an exciting opportunity for a Head of Performance to join our team. This is a new role for the school, and we are looking for a highly motivated colleague to join us who will shape the role and lead the newly created faculty, which will consist of art, performing arts and physical education.
The successful candidate will have a teaching specialism in either performing arts or girls’ physical education. You must be a highly effective and reflective teacher, who is committed to ensuring the highest standards for our young people to support their future learning and adult life. You will be a committed and innovative practitioner, with the ability to lead classroom teachers and subject leaders in a range of disciplines.
The Performance Faculty currently consists of 6 full-time teachers, 3 part time teachers and a shared technician supporting the Art department. As well as the Head of Faculty there are Subject Leaders of the other departments. The Faculty has a number of experienced teachers and others newer to the profession.
All students study art, drama, music and physical education at KS3 and the Faculty runs many popular courses at KS4. The Performance Faculty also offers numerous enrichment activities and organises a range of whole school events.
Visits to the school and informal discussions regarding the role are welcomed and very much encouraged. In order to arrange a visit or discussion, please contact Dawn Becton, PA to Principal and Office Manager, on d.becton@yorkhigh.elt.org.uk.
Further details about our school are available on our website, www.yorkhighschool.co.uk.
An application form, job description and person specification are available on the Trust website:
Please email applications to recruitment@elt.org.uk, marked for the attention of Gavin Kumar, Principal.
Excel Learning Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Applicants will be invited for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged and advised.
What the school offers its staff
As a member of Excel Learning Trust, we offer a range of staff benefits, including access to a staff discount scheme, enrolment in the excellent Teachers’ Pension Scheme, 24/7 access to an employee assistance programme and a range of family friendly policies, as well as regular, high quality professional development. Further details regarding our benefits and information about our Trust can be found on our website.
Commitment to safeguarding
Excel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
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About York High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 741 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- York High School website
- Email address
- recruitment@elt.org.uk
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