Head of Performing Arts with a Music Specialism

Are you passionate about inspiring creativity and excellence in music and the performing arts and do you have the vision to lead a dynamic department and bring out the best in students? If so, we want to hear from you!

Oxclose Community Academy is a successful academy that is proud to be part of Washington and our local community. Within the academy we are very lucky to have a purpose built, state of the art, Performing Arts department with a double height dance studio, music teaching room with technology, along with a suite of 8 practice rooms and a baby Grand Piano. We have a sound room, ‘The Drum’ – a mini theatre, a multipurpose drama space and a full theatre that connects to a green room.

At Oxclose our focus for Performing Arts is in vocational qualifications providing specialised training and practical experience to help our students develop skills and knowledge that are valued by employers

This position would suit a music teacher looking to become a head of a department or an existing head of department wanting to make a difference in our vibrant academy and community with fantastic performing arts facilities.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching music and be an outstanding practitioner, with an unwavering commitment to the highest standards for teaching and learning. 

If you would like to have an informal chat and tour the academy and the Performing Arts facilities please contact Laura Fittes at fittes.l@oxclose.net

At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding. To see a complete list of our benefits please click here: https://www.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/120/benefits

To see the full job description, person specification and apply online for this role please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Head_of_Performing_Arts_with_a_Music_Specialism/271974

If you require assistance with your application please contact: recruitment@laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk.

Closing Date: 12 noon on Wednesday 27th November 2024.

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.