Head of Department for Performing Arts

The Methodist Church in Britain; Stoke-on-Trent; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 55 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Local government/Teachers' Pension

On-site gym discount

Free on-site parking

Subsidised staff meals

Cyclescheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Chartered College of Teaching support

Professional development support

Résumé du poste

Excel Academy, part of Alpha Academies Trust, is recruiting a Head of Department for Performing Arts to lead the subject across Key Stages 3 and 4, with a specialism in dance or drama. The post is 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, in a trust that prioritises staff development.

Visa sponsorship is not available, so candidates must already be eligible to work in the UK. The role emphasises collaboration, professional growth, and delivering high standards across the curriculum.

Qualifications

• Specialisation in dance or drama.
• Speak accurate English and converse with confidence with staff, students and the public.

Responsabilités

• Lead the performing arts department across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to raise standards and expectations.
• Teach dance or drama as the department's specialism.

Connaissances

Dance or Drama specialist

English communication

Description du poste

The Excel Academy, part of Alpha Academies Trust, is recruiting a Head of Department for Performing Arts to lead the subject across Key Stages 3 and 4, with a specialism in dance or drama. The work centres on a collaborative team raising standards and expectations at every level. The post is 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, in a trust that prioritises staff development. Visa sponsorship is not available, so candidates must already be eligible to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Lead the performing arts department as Head of Department across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to raise standards and expectations at all levels
• Teach dance or drama as the department's specialism

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Specialisation in dance or drama
• Speak accurate English and converse with confidence with staff, students and the public

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

What’s offered

• Local government pension scheme or Teachers' Pension Scheme membership
• Discounted on-site gym membership and 25% off at Nuffield Health Stoke gym
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised meals for duty staff
• Cyclescheme
• Employee Assistance Programme with counselling through Life and Progress
• Chartered College of Teaching membership financed by the Trust
• Support for qualifications and professional development