Drama – Subject Technical Specialist (Head of Drama & Music)

Are you an inspiring leader looking to improve the life chances of your students?

Are you passionate about students being successful and having a love for Drama?

Are you yearning to join a highly motivated and effective team?

Are you ready to join us on our “Mission To Greatness”?

Due to the promotion of the current post-holder, we are looking for a Drama Subject Technical Specialist to join us on their transformational journey to greatness. We introduced Drama at KS3 in September 2021 and are looking for a leader to continue developing and delivering an outstanding Drama curriculum. Since re-introducing Drama only 8 months ago, it is now a firm favourite amongst students, and this role is a fantastic opportunity for a leader to build a department with complete autonomy. In addition, the successful candidate will oversee the newly appointed 0.4FTE Music teacher.

Working as part of the Greenwood Academies Trust MAT, you will be fully supported to develop and deliver a world-class Drama curriculum.

About us

The Wells Academy was launched in September 2020, and since then, we have been on a transformational journey at an unprecedented rate, putting us on track to become the biggest school turnaround journey in the country. We believe in our whole community and display the highest of standards at all times. We will endeavour to provide you with:

• Disruption-free learning
• A highly academic and knowledge-rich curriculum
• Students displaying impeccable manners and attitudes
• A comprehensive professional learning programme
• Dedicated CPD time
• A highly visible and supportive SLT
• High-quality leadership coaching and support
• A culture of high expectations and academic excellence

In return

Being part of the GAT, you can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi-Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed, no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth. 

We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you. 

Here’s what you can look forward to: 

• Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7 
• Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round 
• Saving money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
• A free Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured

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Closing date: 22 May 2022.

Shortlisting date: 23 May 2022.

Interview date: w/c 23 May 2022.

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.  

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks; therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. It is an offence to apply for a role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. 

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation. 

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.