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Head of Performing Arts

Desborough College, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 2QB

This job expired on 2 December 2021 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  25 April 2022

• Closing date

  2 December 2021 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 November 2021

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subjects: Art and design, Drama, Music
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday - full time teacher hours.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: UPS/MPS

Head of Performing Arts job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Head of Performing Arts who is keen to develop their career in a school where behaviour is good and students are keen to learn. We are looking for someone who wants to grow as a leader who will have the highest standards of learning, development and achievement for all pupils with a range of high-quality performances across all year groups with extra-curricular opportunities. We require the successful candidate to be adaptable, creative, to coach and develop those around you and, if possible, but not essential, have technical theatre experience. We are looking for someone who can think creatively about how to inspire and engage our students through lessons and extra-curricular provision and who will be reflective and resilient in the face of setback and be open to making improvements to the department.

Results across Art, Music and Drama are good, catering for all abilities. We have good facilities including a bespoke Drama Studio with sound, lighting and IT.

We believe in the potential of every student and we are on an exciting journey to develop future leaders through The Desborough Way. If you are keen to work in a successful and growing school which encourages staff to aim high in their own careers, this could be a great opportunity for you.

Commitment to safeguarding

Desborough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to satisfactory references, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check (previously CRB check), and evidence of essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

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About Desborough College

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 837 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Desborough College website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: nicolahumphries@desborough-college.net
• Phone number: 01628 634505
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/desborough-college (opens in new tab)

Desborough College is a thriving and rapidly growing secondary school for boys, with a co-educational Sixth Form. We have a strong and inclusive ethos and high expectations in terms of behaviour and attainment for all. Our school is situated a short walk from Maidenhead train station with good links to London and Reading. Staff development in our school is a priority and staff are empowered to continue learning. Alongside internal and external training, the school has a clear leadership programme through Pioneer Educational Trust which offers a wide range of CPD programmes.

Arranging a visit to Desborough College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nicolahumphries@desborough-college.net.

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