Head of Performing Arts
Fowey River Academy
Cornwall
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 19 May 2019
Job overview
Fowey River Academy and the Leading Edge Academies Partnership are seeking to appoint an inspiring and enthusiastic Head of Faculty to work closely with the Music and Drama teams in supporting the faculty in the next stage of their development.
This role will provide the opportunity to lead and promote the Performing Arts in a setting which will offer world-class facilities due to the multi-million pound funding we have just secured. We have growing links with the local community and the post would seek to extend these and work with the numerous cultural events taking place in this beautiful part of the county.
Such an opportunity requires an enthusiastic, dedicated professional determined to promote the Performing Arts and to support our young people in this essential stage of their lives.
Fowey River Academy is evolving fast and we aim to be the school of choice in the local area. We would like this new colleague to be an integral and active participant in the exciting future Fowey River Academy now holds in its hands.
We are Fowey River Academy
We are …ready. We are …ambitious. We are… taking back control. We are ….making history.
We want…. go getters. We want… maker creators. We want…deep thinkers. We want high flyers.
The Himalayas do not come without altitude sickness, nor Hong Kong without the sensory overload. The world is a melting pot of experiences and meaningful moments that can help to define any individual. We are Fowey River Academy, and with connections to over 30 countries and counting, there are no limits to how far we can go. Coming?
The extent of this leadership role within the Performing Arts Faculty will be negotiated with the successful candidate and the salary will be commensurate with the agreed role and the successful candidate’s experience. They will be an outstanding classroom practitioner, who is able to drive continuous improvement in teaching and learning, raising standards and ensuring pupil achievement and engagement are maximised. Coaching colleagues in developing their practice will be an important aspect of the role; we seek a leader who has the ability to foster a lively and enthusiastic atmosphere within the department for both students and staff.
Closing date: Monday 20th May 2019
Interview: Wednesday 22nd May 2019
For further information and to apply, please download the relevant application pack from our website: www.fracademy.org or our Trust’s website www.leadingedgeacademies.org
Please note CVs will not be accepted.
If you require an alternative format, you can contact Justine Walmsley jwalmsley@fracademy.org
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than advertised should the position be filled or we receive a high volume of applications.
About Fowey River Academy
Fowey River Academy is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school situated in Fowey, Cornwall. There are approximately 684 students at the school, between the ages of 11-16.
Fowey River Academy was established in 1692 as Fowey Free School, opening to 30 pupils from low income families. The school has since been a boarding and grammar school throughout the years. In 2014, it received academy status, changing its name from Fowey Community College to Fowey River Academy.
Headteacher
Ben Eddy
Values and vision
At Fowey River Academy, we are working together for a better future for our young people and we are passionate about success.
Our vision is that our young people receive the very best education, realise their full potential and are prepared to become responsible and successful citizens.
How Do We Achieve This?
- We cultivate a positive attitude towards learning in the whole academy community
- We create a high quality learning experience
- We provide a safe, stimulating and supportive environment
No Child Left Behind
Our aim is to make sure every child fulfils their potential; not every student will be a traditional academic so it is important that they receive options and valuable skills to enable them to succeed. Fowey River Academy delivers rigorous academic challenges with educational and personal development activities to provide a rich and rounded learning experience so that all students get every opportunity to achieve their potential.
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