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Head of Performing Arts

Head of Performing Arts

Chestnut Grove Academy

Balham, London

Salary:
TLR 1b (£9,819)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
April or September 2019
Apply by:
30 November 2018

Job overview

We seek to appoint a well-qualified and experienced teacher of Music to lead our successful Performing Arts faculty. Music, Drama and Dance are taught throughout Key Stage 3 and are popular and successful choices at Key Stage 4 and Post-16.  The faculty works very effectively as a team, and both curricular and extra-curricular achievement is high.

High quality productions are a well-established feature of the school and we would expect the successful candidate to build on this tradition

Chestnut Grove is a high performing, 11-18, multi-cultural school in Balham, South London. Our motto is a ‘Creative Learning Community’, demonstrating a commitment to providing our students with an innovative and exciting curriculum. We have recently undergone a multi-million pound building programme which has provided staff and students with a modern building.

As the lead partner in the Wandle Teaching School Alliance we are able to offer exceptional opportunities for professional development to the successful applicant.

CLOSING DATE: Friday 30th November, 2018 at noon

ALL POSTS SUBJECT TO DBS CHECKS

Chestnut Grove is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


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About Chestnut Grove Academy

Chestnut Grove is a high performing, 11-18, multi-cultural school in Balham, South London, with a number of awards for its inclusive approach including UNICEF Gold Status (2022). 

Creativity underpins the vision and ethos of Chestnut Grove Academy and it is enshrined in our motto ‘A Creative Learning Community’. Underpinning our motto is our mantra ‘PROUD’ which reflects our values of Positive, Resilience, Open-minded, Unified and Determined.

Academic excellence is the foundation of a Chestnut Grove education. We achieve some outstanding examination results, with students making excellent progress at both GCSE and A Level. This has enabled a record number of our students to gain entry into the University of their choice, with many heading off to Russell Group universities including Oxbridge.

When students join Chestnut Grove they become part of a vibrant and cohesive community where the child’s social development is valued just as much as his or her academic development.

Chestnut Grove has  undergone a multi-million pound building programme which has provided staff and students with a modern buildings and facilities. Chestnut Grove is also proud to be part of the Wandle Learning Trust.

Christian Kingsley

Co-CEO

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Applications closed