Head of Performing Arts

Teaching Vacancies; Shafton; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based educational institution located in Shafton is seeking an experienced educator to lead the improvement of faculty performance and ensure a broad, ambitious curriculum. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to student success and contribute to a supportive learning culture. Facilities for music and drama are well-equipped, and ongoing professional development is prioritized. The role also emphasizes safeguarding children and a commitment to educational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading educational outcomes and improvement initiatives.
• Ability to develop a broad and ambitious curriculum.
• Strong commitment to professional development and safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead faculty performance improvements.
• Ensure effective teaching and learning environments.
• Develop a supportive professional learning culture.
• Put students first in all initiatives.

Job description

What we’re looking for

• Drive Improvement: Lead with clear direction to elevate the faculty's performance.
• Curriculum & Environment: Ensure a broad, ambitious curriculum is planned, and that an effective teaching and learning environment is consistently provided.
• Culture: Develop a highly effective professional learning culture that supports colleagues' continuous development.
• Students First: Share our unwavering commitment to putting Students First—making a life‑changing impact on every child's success.

What the school offers its staff

The Music department at Shafton has 2 very well‑resourced rooms with a suite of Macs and keyboards (running GarageBand), and class sets of guitars and ukuleles. We also have 5 well‑resourced practice rooms.

The Drama department has 2 purpose‑built teaching spaces with stage lighting and curtains. We also have the use of a dynamic and versatile performance space with professional lighting and sound equipment.

Teaching and learning is exceptionally led across the academy by a team of experienced SLT team and middle leaders who ensure a curriculum for our students which will set them up for lifelong success.

The continuing professional development of staff is important here at Outwood Academy Shafton. Staff have access to a wide range of CPD, including a number of one‑off sessions.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.