Head of Performing Arts

Wollaston School, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7PH

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  January 2024

• Closing date

  2 October 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 September 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Dance
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - 27.5 hours
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 1A currently £9272.00

What skills and experience we're looking for

Wollaston School rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted May 2023

HEAD OF PERFORMING ARTS — MPS / UPS + TLR 1A (£9,272) (Required For January 2024 —Permanent Position)

We are seeking to appoint a highly skilled, experienced teacher and leader of performing arts to manage our Performing Arts Faculty. The successful candidate will be required to teach drama at all key stages in a faculty which also delivers dance and music from Year 7 to GCSE and A Level. The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for the subject and will be an inspirational leader who can demonstrate outstanding classroom practice. They will inspire and promote highest expectations of colleagues and create a collaborative and innovative ethos within the faculty.

We are looking for a dynamic leader who can motivate students, staff and the entire school community behind a Performing Arts Faculty which becomes the heart and soul of the school. The successful candidate will lead by example and will be responsible for all areas of the faculty including its section of the school improvement plan, including management and deployment of human, physical and financial resources. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for any individual who wishes to develop their career in a welcoming, ambitious and supportive school with a dedicated team of teachers and a fantastic cohort of students. We have over 1400 students on roll with approximately 240 students in the Sixth Form. The school is over-subscribed!

What the school offers its staff

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN RETURN:

The opportunity to work in an exciting and ambitious school and Multi- Academy Trust, spending your day with hardworking and kind students and staff.

The Nene Valley Partnership and Wollaston School will also provide a bespoke package of CPD, support and challenge to enable you to flourish in this role and with your future career aspirations.

The successful candidate can also expect to receive:

Teacher Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Onsite Parking

Bespoke Induction and a commitment to continued CPD Career Progression Opportunities

A pro-active and engaged SLT, Local Governing Body and Trust who will work alongside you to deliver “Excellence in Education” across the faculty

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@wollaston-school.net

Skilled worker visa sponsorship is not available for this job.

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About Wollaston School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1410 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Wollaston School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@wollaston-school.net
• Phone number: 01933663501
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wollaston-school (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Wollaston School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@wollaston-school.net.

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