Head of Performing Arts

We are looking for a Head of Performing Arts. This is an exciting opportunity to join Yate Academy and become an integral member of the team. The successful candidate will lead on both Music and Drama.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

Main responsibilities:

Oversee/organise curriculum delivery within the Science department.

Make available full, up-to-date schemes of work, for the subject within the Learning Area.

Encouraging the selection of suitable teaching and learning styles, materials and subject matter in providing a differentiated approach to students.

Advise on allocation of students to teaching groups within the Learning Area/Year following appropriate consultation.

Monitor and analyse the academic performance of students on an ongoing basis and provide relevant reports when requested.

Devise and implement appropriate intervention strategies. 

Complete self-evaluation documentation, in particular data analysis of student performance at all levels.

 To  manage both the Music and Drama Department

 To line manage a team of instrumental teachers.

 Timetabling instrumental lessons.

 Building links with the community. 

 Liaising with South Gloucestershire Music Hub.

 To organise a series of events, concerts and productions to allow our students to develop.

You will need:

Good Hons. Degree.

Qualified Teacher Status.

Willingness to undertake further CPD.

Relevant Postgraduate Studies.

What’s in it for you:

Professional development and career progression

Generous pension scheme

An Employee Assistance Programme

Gym Discounts

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Green car scheme

Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 29th April 2024. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. 

If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.