Head of Performing Arts

We are looking for a Head of Performing Arts Teacher. This is an exciting opportunity to join GLT / name of school and become an integral member of the performing arts team. We are an 11 to 18 school situated on the southern side of Bracknell town centre. Our commitment to high standards and outstanding teaching has led us to become the school of choice for families in Bracknell Forest. We are looking to hire a candidate who can work with colleagues, governors, and parents/carers to set a good example for others to follow in their everyday actions, and to promote and encourage those they supervise in their development and growth to offer the greatest learning opportunities for our students.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

Main responsibilities:

• To assist the Deputy Head Teachers and Assistant Headteachers in the development of teaching and learning by contributing to the staff development, induction, NQT and ITT programmes within the department
• To support staff to make progress on the school’s teaching and learning programmes
• To work with the SLT on the development of consistently good pedagogy across the department
• To support and coach staff in developing and extending their pedagogic repertoire
• To contribute significantly to the development of schemes of work within the department
• To model best practice in ensuring that lessons are appropriately scaffolded to ensure all students can make rapid progress
• To assist in the strategic planning for students with special educational needs within the department
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You will need:

• Qualified teacher status
• Relevant Degree
• Evidence of / Commitment to continuing professional development
• Post graduate qualification
• Set priorities and agree and achieve ambitious goals and targets
• An outstanding classroom practitioner
• Able to identify strengths and weaknesses in students and act appropriately
• Creative leadership to maintain and develop a school vision with quality learning for all at its core
• Good IT skills

What’s in it for you:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 28/02/2025. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.

If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.