Head of Performing Arts, including Teacher of Drama and Dance

4 weeks ago


United Kingdom Wishford Schools Full time
Head of Performing Arts, including Teacher of Drama and Dance 24th May 2024

The Mead School, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Head of Performing Arts, including Teacher of Drama and Dance OVERVIEW

We are seeking to appoint a talented, inspirational, experienced and enthusiastic Head of Performing Arts (including teacher of Drama and Dance) to join a small, supportive and professional team within our school. The successful candidate will be passionate about the Performing Arts and Musical Theatre in particular, have a proven track record of producing impressive big-scale shows, be a skilled classroom practitioner, and have unending amounts of energy. They will hold a degree level qualification and QTS. Benefits include small class sizes and a progressive working environment where teachers are given substantial autonomy to develop a creative, exciting curriculum. There will be an expectation to deliver a broad offering outside of the classroom including extra-curricular clubs such as Drama club and Dance groups across the age range. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced teacher with either primary or secondary experience to deliver a vision for inclusive excellence in the Performing Arts, Drama and Dance.

Main Responsibilities:

To assist the Head, Deputy, Director of Music and wider staff team in providing high quality learning experiences for pupils, appropriate to their age and stage of development ensuring excellent academic progress and to be responsible for pupils’ care, wellbeing and happiness in line with the school vision, ethos and aims.

Hours: Part time, 3/4 days a week, permanent role. 8am – 4pm, with at least two nights a week until 5:30pm (or equivalent club time across the week) plus additional meetings as required.

Salary: Dependent on relevant skills and experience

  • Defined contribution pension scheme of 16.48%
  • EV scheme with Octopus
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Means tested staff discount
  • Complementary lunches
  • Access to the group’s counselling scheme
  • Access to fully funded apprenticeships, up to L7

For more information please see the job description.

The Mead School
16 Frant Road,
Royal Tunbridge Wells,
Kent,
TN2 5SN

Deadline and how to apply

The final closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 24th May 2024 but applications will be viewed as they arrive.

The Mead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Candidates must be prepared to undergo appropriate pre-appointment child protection screening.

Wishford schools are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Appointments will be made solely on merit and will be made without regard to age, disability, gender, nationality, race, colour, ethnicity, or religion.

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