Head of Performing Arts
Frome Community College, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2HQThis job expired on 17 April 2023
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
17 April 2023 at 9am
Date listed
24 March 2023
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Drama
Working pattern
- Full time: 1.0FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS plus TLR 2D £7,368
Additional allowances
TLR 2D £7,368
What skills and experience we're looking for
Head of Performing Arts
MPS/UPS plus TLR 2D £7,368
1.0FTE Permanent
Start Date: September 2023
Frome College is looking to appoint a full time Leader of our Performing Arts Department which includes Drama, Music and Dance. The right candidate will motivate and lead a team as well as teach and inspire students to achieve their full potential with excellent outcomes in GCSEs, BTECs and A-levels.
The successful candidate will be:
- Able to provide clear, cohesive leadership and direction in teaching and learning in the subject area and manage and motivate teaching and support colleagues in developing innovative teaching strategies to enhance the quality of teaching, learning and achievement.
- Able to play a key role in the college’s middle leadership and management structure, in creating a vision, sense of purpose and pride within the Department and its work.
- An outstanding and passionate teacher.
- Innovative, creative, enthusiastic – able to deliver results.
- A teacher who has vision, drive, and a determination to succeed in maximising attainment potential.
You will also have a great sense of humour!
What the school offers its staff
We offer the successful candidate:
- The opportunity to be part of a strong community and supportive workforce.
- A calm and welcoming environment which enjoys a large amount of green, open spaces.
- A supportive induction programme and CPD opportunities.
- Free parking.
- Onsite catering and nursery.
- ‘My Staff Shop’ benefits – including Cycle to Work scheme.
- Discounted access to leisure centre including gym and pool (located next to the college).
Frome College caters for students in years 9 to 13 and is a successful, vibrant, and forward-thinking Secondary establishment with approximately 1300 students on roll. It is a fast-moving school undergoing exciting and rapid regeneration. We are based on a stunning campus within easy reach of Bath and Bristol. Frome itself is a thriving market town, with a lively artistic community. It holds the renowned Frome Festival, monthly Sunday Independent market and is home to many restaurants as well as 2 theatres, one of which is on campus.
Closing Date: Monday 17th April 2023 8am
Visits to school are welcome, please contact the recruitment dept to book an appointment
This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure Procedure
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Frome Community College
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 13 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1279 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- FCCRecruitment@fromecollege.org
- Phone number
- 01373 465353
Frome College is a successful, vibrant, and forward thinking 13-19 Upper School with approximately 1300 students. It is a fast-moving College within the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. We are based on a stunning campus in easy reach of Bath and Bristol. Frome itself is a thriving market town, with a vibrant artistic community with the renowned Frome Festival, monthly Sunday market and many restaurants and 2 theatres, one of which is on campus.
Arranging a visit to Frome Community College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email FCCRecruitment@fromecollege.org.
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