Second in Performing Arts (with a Music Specialism)
Q3 Academy Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B43 7SD12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
5 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
17 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MSP/UPS +TLR
Additional allowances
MSP/UPS +TLR
Second in Performing Arts (with a Music Specialism) job summary
Job Title: Second in Performing Arts
Location: Great Barr
At Q3 Academy Great Barr our educational philosophy is simple. First and foremost, we want every child to feel happy and excited about coming to the Academy. Only when each child feels secure and comfortable can we challenge them to grow and learn together.
We want our students to return home telling their families of the memorable exciting learning experiences they have enjoyed. Experiences that make it easier to recall the detail necessary for exam success and experiences that develop their character as much as their academic potential.
Our passion is helping young people to flourish and become confident, capable adults ready for the world ahead.
This passion creates a genuine warmth that supports every member of our community. Our traditional family values and Academy ethos, ‘life to the full in pursuit of what is good, right, and true’ helps to keep the academic and well-being of every child sharply in focus and drives our ambition for continual improvement.
Only if our staff can say that what we provide is good enough for their own children is it good enough for yours and I’m proud to say this commitment to care, coupled with high academic ambition is helping all our young people to succeed.
Take the next steps in your career with Q3 Academy Great Barr - where the journey is not just about education; it's about “That spirituality is concerned with ‘whole child’ development, taking an holistic view of education and to address spiritual development will find that children become more ‘ready’ learners, willing to co-operate and contribute within the community.”
Find more information here: Q3 Academy Great Barr
Want to make a difference to young people?
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values increasing opportunities, improving outcomes.
We are looking for a Second in Performing Arts to join our team:
Key responsibilities:
Reporting to the Curriculum Leader you will:
Take responsibility for specific areas of curriculum leadership and management as delegated by the Curriculum Leader; these may change over time.
Deputise for the Curriculum Leader in their absence.
Curriculum Development:
Support the development of an ambitious, engaging, and knowledge-rich curriculum in the department.
Ensure that Schemes for Learning meet the relevant requirements of the National Curriculum, examination boards, other statutory guidance, and Academy-wide expectations.
Design the curriculum so that it is inclusive and meets the diverse needs of all students.
Teaching and Learning:
Support the development of a high standard of teaching and learning among all teachers in the department.
Lead by example, modelling the highest standards of planning, teaching, marking, and organisation in your own practice.
Quality-assure teaching through lesson visits, work scrutiny, and student voice, meeting Academy-wide expectations around the frequency and recording of these activities.
Assessment and Student Achievement:
Support the department to add value to every learner, benchmarked against national criteria and data, so that our students achieve outstanding outcomes in all courses across the department.
Design department-wide assessments that effectively test students’ understanding of key knowledge and skills from the curriculum.
Ensure that all teachers conduct these assessments at the agreed points in each unit of work.
Set ‘agreed targets’ for all Key Stage 4-5 students, which consider their current attainment as well as the requirement to achieve key performance indicators such as Progress 8.
Leadership and Management
Contribute to our Academy’s and Trust’s vision by aligning yourself and colleagues with our strategic priorities and showing committed leadership towards these goals.
Line manage staff in the department, providing support and challenge to ensure they perform to a high standard and meet all professional expectations.
Monitor and support the wellbeing of staff and students within the department, fostering a positive and supportive environment.
Pay range: MPS/UPS - £32,916 - £51,048 plus TLR
Qualifications and Skills:
Qualified teacher status or recognised equivalent
Degree in subject specialism
Outstanding classroom teaching ability
Effective classroom management
Experience in curriculum development, such as contributing to schemes for Learning
Experience teaching across Key Stages 3-5 for one or more subjects within this department
Strong Leadership and management skills, ability to motivate and inspire others
If you would like to arrange a visit before you apply, please contact Mrs Drummond at: c.drummond@GBR.merciantrust.org.uk
Why The Mercian Trust?
As one Trust we share a common purpose. We call it our social mobility and social justice mission to change our communities through the very best equitable education. When we get this right, it enables our children and young people to fulfil their potential, thrive in the world of work, and make a positive contribution to the local, national and international community.
Put simply, our common purpose is to increase opportunities and improve outcomes for our students. We are particularly committed to students who are under-served and under-resourced. We prioritise those who have special educational needs and disabilities, or who are more likely to face discrimination for whatever reason.
It is this common purpose that fuels everything we do. We deliver impactful, sustainable and ethical continuous school improvement in our schools to ensure the children and young people in the communities we serve learn in the very best and most inclusive schools.
We are deeply rooted in the communities we serve (which are the education investment areas of the West Midlands). We adopt a pioneering spirit and look to lead the sector with innovative solutions to the problems our students and families face.
Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more: The Mercian Trust - Home
Benefits:
Financial, Health and Lifestyle
discounts on everyday purchases (Eden Red)
a comprehensive free of charge health plan (UK Health Care)
a cycle to work scheme via Halfords
access to the Blue Light card
For further benefits including education sector leading CPD: The Mercian Trust - What we can offer you
The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
The Mercian Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Please take time to read our policies attached to this advert.
Further information about the job
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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Q3 Academy Great Barr
- School type
- Academy, Christian, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1163 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Q3 Academy Great Barr website
Q3 Academy, Great Barr is a highly successful, oversubscribed Academy located in Great Barr, committed to raising achievement and curriculum innovation. Our GCSE and A Level headline results continue to be among the best in Sandwell, and this success is underpinned by a relentless focus on raising standards, developing the whole child and improving the quality of teaching and learning.
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