Achievement Director of Performing Arts

The Methodist Church in Britain; Grays; Sur place; GBP 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Harris Allowance (Inner London / Outer

Annual Loyalty Bonus

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development pathways

Support for further study

Flexible approach to work

Résumé du poste

Harris Academy Chafford Hundred, part of the Harris Federation, is recruiting an Achievement Director to lead its performing arts faculty, and the post requires a Drama specialist. The role includes teaching across age and ability range and contributing to pastoral care.

Responsibilities cover leading and developing the subject, raising attainment, monitoring pupil progress, building a strong department team and managing staff, finance and resources.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent with demonstrated leadership of a department.
• Experience of leading and developing a performing arts curriculum.
• Evidence of raising attainment and monitoring pupil progress.
• Ability to recruit and manage staff and resources.

Responsabilités

• Lead, manage and develop the performing arts subject area.
• Raise attainment and monitor student progress.
• Ensure a broad, balanced curriculum aligned to policy and aims.
• Teach the subject across the age and ability range.
• Lead planning, assessment policies and improvement plans.
• Oversee staffing and resources within the department.
• Support the school's provision for personal and academic growth.

Connaissances

Curriculum development

Leadership

Education strategy

Data analysis

Communication

Team management

Pastoral care

Formation

QTS or equivalent

Relevant undergraduate degree

Description du poste

Harris Academy Chafford Hundred, part of the Harris Federation, is recruiting an Achievement Director to lead its performing arts faculty, and the post requires a Drama specialist. The work covers leading and developing the subject, raising attainment and monitoring pupil progress, building and deploying the department's team, and teaching across the age and ability range. The role also includes a form tutor group as part of the pastoral system. Visa sponsorship is not available, and a full enhanced DBS check is required.

What the job involves

• Lead, manage and develop the performing arts subject area
• Raise attainment and achievement across the subject, and monitor and support student progress
• Ensure a broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum in line with academy aims and governing body policy
• Teach the subject across the age and ability range and act as a role model
• Create learning experiences that help students reach their potential
• Manage and deploy staff, financial and physical resources within the department
• Support the school's provision for personal and academic growth
• Lead operational and strategic planning, including improvement plans, syllabuses, schemes of work, marking and assessment policies
• Deliver a comprehensive, high-quality and cost-effective curriculumRecruit, build and manage an effective team of staff
• Oversee student outcomes, including target setting, monitoring, evaluation and accurate data
• Act as a form tutor to a selected group of students as part of the pastoral system

What’s required

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent
• Relevant undergraduate degree

Experience

• Successful GCSE teaching at good or better level
• Evidence of raising achievement and good value added for groups in current post
• Experience of initiating and managing change

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of current curriculum developments in the subject and their implications
• Good knowledge of current educational thinking
• Understanding of how children learn and how to raise standards of achievement
• Good written and spoken communication
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to build and sustain professional standards and relationships with students

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Drama specialist
• Ability to contribute to a safe and protective environment

Nice to have

• Management training

What’s offered

• Harris Allowance (usually £2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London)
• Annual Loyalty Bonus
• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional development pathways via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership
• Support for further study, including a degree
• Flexible approach to work