Head of Performing Arts (Music Specialist preferred) for September 2025
Hornsey School for Girls, London, N8 9JFThis job expired on 19 May 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
19 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
9 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Dance, Drama, Music
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.50 hours Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPR/UPR
Additional allowances
TLR2b
What skills and experience we're looking for
HORNSEY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS PERSON SPECIFICATION –
HoD Experience and Qualifications:
1. Qualified teacher status
2. A first degree or higher degree in the subject
3. Evidence of recent and relevant training or INSET relevant to the post 4. To enjoy teaching and to be a successful teacher able to model good teaching to others by acquiring, at minimum ,an equivalent of an OfSTED grade of ‘good’ for learning and teaching
Professional Skills, Knowledge and Awareness
5. To demonstrate a clear understanding of relevant leadership and management issues, including managing and leading a team of people to work towards a common goal
6. To demonstrate a commitment to the Hornsey School for Girls Vision and to teaching girls and young women, with a range of abilities, and in an urban environment, recognising the importance of social inclusion
7. To understand the importance of monitoring staff and being accountable for subject outcomes
8. To be aware of current statutory and educational developments in relation to the post, including the SEN Code of Practice
9. To demonstrate a sound understanding of the qualities of good teaching and effective learning, including different teaching and learning styles, and how these apply to raising student attainment
10. To demonstrate skills in data analysis and making use of data to inform planning
11. To demonstrate a working knowledge of strategic planning, including the importance of effective monitoring and evaluation strategies
12. To evidence a commitment to enhancing the professional development of self and others’ and to coaching and mentoring staff
Personal Qualities:
13. Understand the importance of emotional intelligence in managing oneself and others and an ability to maintain professional integrity even when under pressure
14. An enjoyment for working in new and changing situations, steering the vision through from beginning to end
15. Good decision making skills, the ability to identify and implement solutions to problems
What the school offers its staff
Right now we are searching for exceptional talent and offering opportunities to be part of something unique.
We have high ambitions for our staff as well as our students. As you will be investing in our young people, we will invest in you.
As well as financial incentives, your career pathway will be developed with you and will include:
- Progression opportunities both internally and externally through our bespoke CPE programme
- Bespoke and individualised programme for ECTs and Teach First participants
- Innovative professional development through our stranded CPE programme for all staffing levels
Further information about the job
In addition to this:
- You will have the opportunity to lead an amazing team – Performing Arts results are above the national average
- There is a Performing Arts specific base and a supportive SLT
- There are significant partnerships in place across the disciplines with several organisations, to be further expanded
- Performing Arts comprises Music, Dance and Drama
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. All roles are subject to safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks of past employers and disclosures with the relevant body at an enhanced level. New DBS checks are conducted at regular intervals for current post holders
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Hornsey School for Girls
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 663 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hornsey School for Girls website
- Email address
- personnel@hornseyschool.com
- Phone number
- 020 8348 6191
Hornsey School for Girls lives and breathes its motto –‘The better prepared the stronger’ We recognise that our students have limitless potential and our school will create, through its experiences and teaching, the next generation of leaders, innovators and social change. We know that in extremely competitive environments in the workplace as well as academically, preparation to succeed is critical.
Academia is important to us – but not at the cost of the emotional wellbeing of our school community. For students this means we support their wellbeing every step of the way. We also value our staff team. We want all of our team to have a healthy work/life balance and have a confidential employee assistance programme in place.
Arranging a visit to Hornsey School for Girls
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email personnel@hornseyschool.com.
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