Head of Department - Performing Arts - Full-time

Folkestonegirls; Rochester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading academy as the Head of Department for Performing Arts, where you'll lead a dedicated team, develop innovative curricula, and inspire students in Drama and Music. This role offers a supportive environment for professional growth and collaboration.

Benefits

Supportive environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative team ethos

Qualifications

• Experienced Performing Arts practitioner with leadership responsibilities.
• Passionate teacher with strong subject knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Performing Arts department and ensure high teaching standards.
• Develop curriculum in Drama and Music.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Subject Knowledge

Job description

Are you a passionate and experienced practitioner with a proven track record of success? Are you keen to secure a Head of Department position within a highly successful academy? Leigh Academy Hugh Christie has an exciting opportunity for an engaging and enthusiasticHead of Department - Performing Artsto join their thriving department from September 2025. Our successful candidate will be responsible for leading the Performing Arts department and ensuring high standards of teaching and learning. If you are an experienced Performing Arts practitioner ready for a role with leadership responsibilities, we want to hear from you!

This is a chance to join and lead an enthusiastic team of Performing Arts specialists who are dedicated, driven and highly creative. The team are generous with their time and very much enjoy sharing resources and expertise; a real team ethos has been created in the Performing Arts department. You will play a key role in developing our curriculum in bothDrama and Music, and will have the opportunity to be involved in many exciting projects.

Why Join Us?

• A supportive environment:Collaborate with an experienced team that values innovation and creativity in teaching.
• Opportunities to grow:We value talent and ambition and are committed to supporting the professional growth of all team members, helping individuals take the next steps in their career.
• Room to excel:Teaching both Drama and Music is a possibility, but not essential—what matters is your dedication to student success and your own professional growth.

Who We’re Looking For

• A passionate teacher with strong subject knowledge and a love for sharing languages with young minds.
• Someone with high expectations for all students, a resilient attitude, and a genuine desire to grow personally and professionally.
• An educator ready to bring fresh ideas and energy to our forward-thinking department.

If you’re ready to inspire and be inspired, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and let’s create an exciting future together at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie.

The Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a very special place to work and pre-application visits or phone calls are both encouraged and welcomed. If you would like to arrange to discuss the role with a member of the team, please contactAmy Wenban, Recruitment Advisor [e-mail]

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