Head of Performing Arts
Ark Victoria Academy
Birmingham
- £26,356 - £43,271 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + TLR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2021
- Apply by:
- 6 May 2021
Job overview
Head of Performing Arts
Ark Victoria Academy provides pupils with a unique journey in their education through the curriculum, personal development programme, student experience offer and the vast range of opportunities that we are able to provide as an all-through school. Whilst being a large school, we are able to retain a family feel, to nurture our pupils through their schooling and ensure that they leave us with the skills and qualifications necessary to continue their journey of life-long learning in a university or career of their choice.
It's for this reason that Ark Victoria Academy was judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted in May 2019, with a strong emphasis on expert subject knowledge from our teachers, strong teaching and leadership and a focus on excellence for our students and staff.
Do you want to be an integral part of our success story?
We are currently recruiting for a Head of Performing Arts to join our academy. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team. You will be aligned to Ark’s high aspirations and expectations for pupils and staff and have demonstrable evidence of improving outcomes.
The successful candidate will:
• be an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of securing excellent outcomes
• have an up-to-date knowledge of subject curricula and assessment requirements
• have had experience of successfully leading a subject area
• have had experience of delivering effective training to individuals and groups of staff
• have proven experience of identifying, and implementing effective strategies for rapid improvement of Drama attainment in urban schools
As part of the Ark network, our staff benefit from strong links with the wider network; particularly with the other Ark schools in Birmingham. We harness expertise and build pastoral communities so that our teachers can learn from and collaborate with colleagues. As well as networking with colleagues in other Ark schools, our staff receive high quality training and support.
Visit our website for more information on the school. For an informal, confidential discussion, please contact Karan Mann, on 0121 281 5176 or via email at k.mann@arkvictoria.org Please see the job description and person specification attached. We look forward to receiving your online application.
To apply, please visit our website, https://arkvictoria.org/vacancies
The closing date for applications is 12:00 6th May 2021
Deadline: 12:00 – 6th May 2021
Interview: Week Commencing 10th May 2021
Start date: July or September 2021 – depending on notice
Salary: Ark MPS (£26356 - £37884) / UPS (£40241 - £43271) + TLR 2b
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Location: Small Heath, Birmingham
We value diversity and are committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare. The successful candidate will be subject to DBS and any other relevant employment checks.
About Ark Victoria Academy
- Ark Victoria Academy
- Talbot Way, Small Heath, Birmingham
- West Midlands
- B10 0HJ
- United Kingdom
About the school
Ark Victoria Academy is a large all-through school, which was judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted in May 2019. Teaching and leadership are strengths and teachers demonstrate expert subject knowledge. Time is given for reading, research and intellectual preparation to ensure teachers hone their craft and continue to develop and improve.
At Ark Victoria we have a strong vision for our school with a focus on excellence, for both our students and our staff, which is underpinned by our values:
Aim high, be brave, be kind, keep learning
As part of the Ark network, our staff benefit from strong links with the wider network; particularly with the other Ark schools in Birmingham. We harness expertise and build subject communities so that our teachers can learn from and collaborate with colleagues. As well as networking with colleagues in other Ark schools, our staff receive high quality training and support.
Our approach
We offer a broad and balanced curriculum through each stage of education. We have high expectations, and that includes high academic standards, a business-like approach in the way students present themselves, and outstanding attendance and punctuality. Sport, performing arts and design feature in both the curriculum and extracurricular activities.
Facilities
We have excellent facilities which include an astro-turf sports pitch, a four-court sports hall, a recording studio, two art/DT rooms, a dance studio, a fitness suite and a performance/school hall.
Why work at Ark Victoria
Ark Victoria Academy is an "all through family school". It is an ethos that we have worked so hard to establish since we opened, and which we know is valued by our families. Ark Victoria provides pupils with a unique journey in their education through the curriculum and wide range of opportunities that we offer as an all through school. We support and empower all staff and pupils to become ambitious, resilient, and kind citizens who understand their role in our community and the wider world. Pupils leave us with the skills and qualifications to continue their journey of life-long learning in a university or career of their choice.
Our success would not have been possible without great teachers, which is why we offer the very best training for all our staff. We provide regular coaching sessions and have an open-door policy for teachers so that peers can share learning and best practice. Our training doesn’t stop once you reach a certain level or learn a certain skill – we’ll support you throughout your whole career, from starting out as a trainee to running your own school. In order to deliver the best training and network events, we offer twice as many training days as standard. Your school will develop and deliver its own training sessions which are responsive to need.
Read our full Ofsted report here.
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