Head of Performing Arts (Music Teacher)
Outwood Academy Acklam, Middlesbrough, TS5 7JYThis job expired on 18 November 2024
Start date details
Easter
Closing date
18 November 2024 at 8am
Date listed
31 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Music
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 - U3
Additional allowances
TLR 2.1
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Role:Head of Performing Arts (Music Teacher)
Academy:Outwood Academy Acklam
Start date: Easter 2025 or sooner
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2.1
Outwood Academy Acklam, Middlesbrough is looking to appoint someone with a passion for Music and the Performing Arts to lead our amazing Performing Arts Department. The ability to teach music is essential.
About the Academy
Outwood Academy Acklam, the first Outwood school in Teesside, has an enrollment of almost 1200 students each academic year. In its most recent assessment, it was recognized as a GOOD school with EXCEPTIONAL leadership.
The academy is a vibrant and diverse 11-16 academy. Our exceptional academic and pastoral teams are here to provide you with the necessary tools to make a significant and lasting impact on students. The academy offers effective care and support for students, particularly those with special needs, and with a strong emphasis on academic achievement, it provides the perfect environment for anyone dedicated to empowering their students.
About the Department
The Performing Arts Department consists of a small team of dedicated colleagues with access to amazing facilities; large theatre, music practice rooms and brand new, dedicated drama rooms. The department is also supported by One to One Music Tutors.
As a Head of Department you will be responsible for leading a department in your subject to ensure that a clear, effective and appropriate teaching and learning environment is being provided to students. Other responsibilities include giving a clear direction and purpose for your department through clear and cohesive leadership, supporting colleagues in the development of strategies and ensuring teacher trainees and ECTs are being provided with a supportive and developmental experience.
This is an excellent opportunity for any experienced subject teachers who have experience in supporting their Head of Department, or current Department Heads who are looking to join an organisation that can offer further progression into school leadership.
What the school offers its staff
The Academy benefits from being part of the Outwood Family of Schools and you will be joining a highly innovative, inspirational and ambitious organisation. The Trust guarantees every member of staff CPD and development opportunities.
- A competitive salary with pay progression
- A fantastic pension and additional benefits
- Flexible family friendly policies from day one
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme
- Our Workload Charter with guaranteed CPD every week and much more (for teaching roles)
Commitment to safeguarding
Outwood Grange Academies 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.
About Outwood Academy Acklam
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1149 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Outwood Academy Acklam website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- g.edwards@outwood.com
Outwood Academy Acklam, which was the first Outwood school in Teesside, has almost 1200 students on roll. At its latest inspection, it was judged to be a GOOD school with OUTSTANDING leadership. We are a diverse and vibrant 11-16 academy, based in the friendly, north-east town of Middlesbrough.
We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning. In a beautiful setting, enjoy the state-of-the-art facilities that the academy has to offer.
We have a holistic and inclusive approach to the work that we do. The Academy has received accolades and external recognition, with the awarding of the Inclusion Quality Mark - Centre of Excellence, alongside the Carnegie ‘Gold’ Mental Health Award for the work we do to support our diverse and dynamic student body.
Arranging a visit to Outwood Academy Acklam
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email g.edwards@outwood.com.
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