Head of Expressive Arts

The successful candidate will lead the Music and Drama team to ensure exceptional results at Key Stage 4. The Head of Expressive arts will also coordinate the offer of a suite of enrichment activities which will include the school production and school choir. The school is investing heavily into the arts and this is a chance for an ambitious person to build the profile of the arts within the Academy and local area.

We have two dedicated drama spaces in the school, a music room and several practice rooms. We currently have one drama and one music teacher and are looking to expand. We have a suite of apple macs, and have invested over £30,000 into the music provision. We are truly excited to ensure our students have access to the very best. We have a shared curriculum and shared planning in dedicated PD time which is protected in the timetable. Please book a tour and come and see for yourself.

The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not restrictive and the post holder may be required to undertake any other duties that may be required from time to time. Any such duties should not however substantially change the general character of the post.

Job Purpose:

To create an appropriate working environment which promotes students': Health; Safety; Enjoyment and Achievement; Positive Contributions; Economic Well-being; International Perspective.

Main Duties / Responsibilities:

• To work with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to promote inclusion, and equality of opportunity for both students and staff.


• To share in the corporate responsibility for, and commitment to the safeguarding and promotion of the well-being and discipline of all students.


• To progress the education and welfare of designated groups of students in accordance with the prevailing School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document, having due regards to the requirements of the National Curriculum, the aims, objectives and schemes of work of the Academy/Learning Area, Year Cohort, and any policies of the Academy Trust.


• To impact on the educational progress beyond one's own assigned students.


• To Lead, develop and enhance the teaching practice of others including participation in Performance Management/appraisal arrangements.


• To contribute to curriculum planning and delivery as applicable.


• To monitor teaching and learning as part of the Academy's self-evaluation process (to include lesson observation).


• Making available full, up-to-date schemes of work, for the subject within the Learning Area, for use internally and externally as required.


• Advising on appropriate classroom management.


• Advising regarding allocation of students to teaching groups within the Learning Area/Year following appropriate consultations.


• Advising regarding allocation of staffing for timetabling purposes.


• Controlling expenditure allowances and fulfilling the Academy's budgeting expectations.


• The usage, storage and security of all facilities and resources.


• Ensuring the maintenance of relevant inventories according to Academy policies.
  
  A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues


• Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression


• Employer contributions to Local Government (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme


• Cycle to Work scheme


• Gym membership scheme


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Free eye tests


• Childcare Voucher scheme


• Car benefit scheme


• My Health discounts