Deputy Head of College Creative and Performing Arts

Deputy Head of College Creative and Performing Arts

Required for September 2024

Salary TCT1 £34,514 – TCT14 £51,179 + TLR £9,657

We are looking to appoint a Deputy Head of College Creative and Performing Arts for September 2024. As Deputy Head of College, you will make a significant contribution to the leadership of the College by leading the professional development of the team and ensuring the highest quality of care support and guidance, whilst supporting the College Headteacher with raising achievement and improving the quality and impact of the team’s work. The person specification identifies the experience, skills and attributes we are seeking, but in short we are looking for:

•                   an outstanding teacher and strong role model

•                   a confident Deputy, able to act for the College Headteacher in his/her absence

•                   an individual with strategic and emotional intelligence

•                   an ambitious leader with the potential to progress professionally

This is an exciting and very fulfilling post, providing excellent preparation for further promotion and, naturally, there will be high quality support and opportunities for further professional learning and development in the role.

Riddlesdown Collegiate is an outstanding school (OFSTED, March 2023) with a clear vision to deliver successful outcomes and positive futures for all of our students. They are bright, well-motivated and a pleasure to work with, whilst our staff are talented, hard-working and ambitious for themselves and others. Our superb facilities enable us to provide the very best learning environment and learning experiences for our students and it is the combination of these factors that leads to the high academic standards and enviable reputation that The Collegiate Trust is known for. We are very proud of what we do and what we have achieved at the Collegiate and, as a World Class School, hold the highest aspirations for what we will do and achieve in the future. 

The Collegiate Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Appointment will be dependent upon further health, medical and attendance checks.