Head of Performing Arts

BIRKENHEAD SIXTH FORM COLLEGE; Oxton Village; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Birkenhead Sixth Form College invites applications for Head of Performing Arts (0.5FTE, fixed-term 4 Jan 2027 to 31 Mar 2028). The post requires teaching and overseeing the Performing Arts BTEC, working with a team to deliver practical and theory elements, and supporting college productions.

The successful candidate will inspire post-16 learners, design engaging lessons, and contribute to wider college events while collaborating with Dance, Drama and Digital Music colleagues.

Qualifications

• Must be an inspiring teacher who can engage post-16 learners.
• Experience delivering BTEC Performing Arts or similar preferred.
• Ability to plan, deliver and assess Performing Arts coursework and productions.

Responsibilities

• Teach Performing Arts BTEC and oversee its management.
• Plan and deliver assessment productions and events.
• Collaborate with Dance, Drama and Digital Music teams.

Skills

Teaching Performing Arts

Job description

We seek to appoint a highly effective and outstanding Head of Performing Arts. This is a part time (0.5), fixed-term position from Monday 4th January 2027 until Friday 31st March 2028. This role is to teach and oversee the management Performing Arts BTEC. This is a popular course with 20 students currently on the Performing Arts. Units covered in Performing Arts include: Investigating Practitioners' Work, Developing Skills and Techniques for Live Performance, Musical Theatre and Group Performance, combining practical performance-based lessons with theoretical study and coursework to develop students' creative, technical and analytical skills. You would be the sole teacher within Performing Arts, however, there is a strong collaborative and supportive approach amongst all colleagues, and you will work closely with the Dance, Drama and Digital Music team due to the performance element. The successful candidate will take an active role in the planning, preparation and delivery of Performing Arts assessment productions, supporting students in developing their performance skills whilst contributing to wider college productions and events The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for the teaching Performing Arts at Post-16 and have the ability to inspire students both practically and academically. They will deliver highly effective lessons, utilising techniques and practices that are evidence based and engage all learners.

Birkenhead Sixth Form College is proud to be recognised as one of the top three sixth form colleges in the country, consistently leading the way in academic progress and student achievement. We specialise exclusively in 16 -19 education - and everything we do is shaped by a clear purpose and a strong ethos. We believe that every student can succeed, no matter their starting point. That belief is grounded in the science of learning and underpinned by our four core values:

• Positivity - we are positive about what we can do and what others can do.
• Ambition - we work to release the innate human drive for success.
• Resilience - we will not give up when faced with difficulties.
• Thoughtfulness - we treat everyone with respect and consideration.

This ethos runs through everything we do - from how we design our curriculum to how we support our students, and just as importantly, how we support our staff. We create a professional, dynamic, and rewarding working environment where every team member is trusted, supported, and encouraged to thrive. Whether you're an experienced teacher, an early-career educator, or a dedicated support professional, we offer you the chance to make a genuine impact in a College where excellence is the norm and ambition is celebrated.