Teacher of Performing Arts

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and inspirational teacher to join us. We have a strong and vibrant creative culture with enviable performance spaces and have a clear ambition for this area of our provision to grow. 

We are looking for a colleague who has a real passion for the subject and its place within a truly comprehensive setting. It may be that you are at the early stages of your career and want to lay the foundations of a successful career with us, or that you are more experienced and seeking some leadership role with the department. We are flexible to different stages and backgrounds as we look at the next phase of this successful department.

We are advertising this position as part time or full time with an ability to teach other subjects such as English.

This post requires someone who is an able and talented teacher across all three Key Stages. Whoever takes on the role will be incredibly well supported by both Leadership Colleagues and colleagues within the department, who are hard-working and genuinely warm, committed and supportive professionals.

We need you to work with colleagues in the department in developing the strategic vision for the subject and to enhance the extra-curricular provision and performance. Of course, this runs alongside teaching great lessons; supporting others in the department to do likewise, building a powerful sharing ethos and team spirit and running performance spaces and productions.

We expect to appoint a teacher of performing arts who has:

• a keen intellect and an excellent academic background with a very good relevant degree

• a great track record of commitment to performing arts

• compelling personal qualities, an ability to form positive relationships with people and the ability to enthuse and inspire both pupils and staff

• a commitment to consistently contributing to the extra-curricular life of our schools.

• efficient organisational skills and an ability to work within, and to, whole-school systems.

• a commitment to professional development

• the ability to work hard under pressure, with a sense of humour and proportion. 

Applications are welcomed from well-qualified and highly motivated individuals who are keen to work with remarkable young people providing an exceptional education for all.

We would welcome applications from experienced colleagues wishing to hone their skills in a different institution as well as those at the earlier stages of their career ready to take the next step.

If you wish to apply, please complete all sections of the application form by 12 noon on Friday 27th September 2024. In your supporting statement we would like you to include:

• a statement as to why this particular job appeals to you.

• an outline of your relevant experience

• a discussion of the personal and professional qualities which you believe suit you for this post

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 7th October 2024.

We would encourage all potential applicants to read all the attached documents and to browse our websites to get a fuller flavour of life at this very special place.

We do hope you will take the time to apply. This is a marvellous place to work and this is a very exciting opportunity.

If you require further information or wish to discuss any issues, please do feel free to get in touch on 015242 71275.

In the meantime, good luck with your application. We look forward to meeting you in the near future.

Cathy O'Neill, Executive Headteacher