Leader of Learning Performing Arts (Music Specialism) - Holly Lodge High

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Smethwick; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Smethwick is seeking a Leader of Learning for Performing Arts (Music specialism). This full-time role offers a competitive salary, a chance to shape teaching, and a commitment to the safeguarding of students. The successful candidate will possess Qualified Teacher Status and a passion for education. Applications must be submitted by 20th October 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching music or performing arts.
• Understanding of safeguarding standards.
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to the school's values.

Responsibilities

• Shape teaching and learning in Performing Arts.
• Ensure high expectations for student behaviour.
• Provide effective pastoral care.

Skills

Passion for education

Experience in Performing Arts

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Music or related field

Job description

Holly Lodge School are recruiting for a Leader of Learning for Performing Arts (Music specialism).

We are a comprehensive 11-19 school and sixth form serving the diverse community of Smethwick, West Midlands. Our core values are Ambition, Opportunity and Community: we believe that every child, regardless of their background or starting point, is entitled to a world-class education in the best that has been thought, said and made, and that they should be equipped for joining the great conversations of humankind, shaping the future and living truly rewarding and meaningful lives. We believe in the power of expertly developed, subject specialist curriculum, alongside research-informed teaching approaches, high expectations for behaviour, and excellent pastoral care in achieving this vision.

We are ambitious for the experience of our staff as well as our students: in terms of well-being, professional development and career progression. We believe that the key to staff wellbeing is sensible workload and a positive professional culture, and we place these at the heart of everything we do.

This role will give you an opportunity to help shape incredible teaching and learning in the Performing Arts faculty. If you have a passion for your subject and for education, and you share our values, please see our application pack via our website https://holly-lodge.org/.

Please provide a cover letter (Maximum of two sides of A4 paper) with your application outlining your skills experience in relation to the job description and person specification.

Applicants are welcome to discuss the position further and are encouraged to visit the school, please arrange via [e-mail]. Completed applications should be sent to [e-mail] by Monday 20th October 2025 at 09.00am.

At Holly Lodge we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from our vision and values.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory clearances including an enhanced DBS check.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role’

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post

Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

HOURS: Full Time, Permanent

GRADE:Teachers main pay range to upper pay range - £32,916 p.a to £51,048 p.a. plus TLR2c (£8,611 p.a)

LOCATION: Holly Lodge High School, Holly Lane, Smethwick, B67 7JG

CLOSING DATE: Monday 20th October 2025 at 9:00am