Head of Department - Dance and Drama

Advert – Head of Dance / Drama

Salary:                               MPS / UPS PLUS TLR2a

Start date:                        January 2025

Hours:                                 Full-time, Permanent

Location:                           157 Walderslade Road, Chatham, Kent ME5 0LP                

Closing date:                    4th October 2024              

Interview date:                9th October 2024            

**Join Our Journey of Creativity and Excellence! **

Are you a dynamic, visionary leader ready to inspire the next generation of performers? We are seeking an exceptional **Head of Dance/Drama** to join our thriving school community and shape the future of Performing Arts. This is a unique opportunity to lead a large and successful team in a newly unified boys and girls’ school, where creativity meets ambition under one exciting new vision.

As Head of Dance/Drama, you will play a pivotal role in driving up standards and ensuring exceptional outcomes for all students. You will work alongside our experienced Head of Music to create a vibrant and innovative department that is a beacon of excellence. Your passion and dedication will cultivate a love for learning, motivating students to explore their talents and build confidence both on and off the stage.

Key responsibilities include:

·        Leading a committed team to deliver outstanding teaching and learning in dance and drama.

·        Producing captivating performances that showcase the creativity and hard work of our students.

·        Developing a curriculum that excites, challenges, and nurtures the artistic talents of every child.

·        Collaborating with staff across the school to embed Performing Arts at the heart of our new vision.

If you are ready to take the lead in a school that values innovation, inclusivity, and high aspirations, and want to be part of a department that will shine as a flagship for our school, we would love to hear from you!

Apply now to be part of this incredible journey and make a lasting impact in the lives of our young performers

In return, we will offer you:

• an incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders
• comprehensive induction programme with a commitment to CPD
• Care First employee assistance programme
• non-contributory membership of Benenden private health care cover
• membership of the Teachers’/Local Government Pension Scheme
• two-week half term in October (Term-time/teachers only)
• cycle to work scheme

For further details on this role and to apply please complete an application form which can be found on the school’s careers page here

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Louise Campbell on 01634 861593 or via email campl313@wgsp.org.uk

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications