Head of Performing Arts
Stantonbury School
Milton Keynes
- Expired
- Salary:
- M1-M9 plus TLR1a
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2022 or September 2022
- Apply by:
- 10 February 2022
Job overview
This exciting opportunity to lead our highly successful performing arts faculty arises due to the promotion of the current postholder. Performing arts are popular subjects at Stantonbury School and have a strong curriculum presence across all key stages. There is also a thriving extra-curricular programme that we wish to enhance further. The successful candidate will work with the head of music and head of media studies to lead provision in all performing arts subjects and will be required to lead drama and dance in particular. There is a great team of talented teachers to work with and amazing students to inspire in and out of the classroom. Teaching facilities are good and include a commercial theatre on site.
Stantonbury School is now part of the Tove Learning Trust and is on a rapid journey of improvement. Performing Arts is a central part of our curriculum and the postholder will have a big influence on our future direction and success.
For an informal conversation about this role please contact Jim Parker, Executive Principal through the school email address.
A full job description, further information and an application form can be found on the school website under "About Us"
Application is by application form and covering letter.
Attached documents
About Stantonbury School
It is a real pleasure to welcome you to Stantonbury School. Under the Tove Learning Trust we are accelerating our improvement journey. The Tove Learning Trust's aim is to provide inspiring education that leads to outstanding outcomes, and we are making rapid progress to make this a reality at Stantonbury School. In January 2024 we had our first Ofsted inspection since joining the Trust and we were pleased that inspectors recognised how far we have come in a short period of time.
I feel incredibly privileged to be working with an amazing group of adults and children who are striving together to ensure that every young person can recognise their full potential. It is important for me that all our children are happy and secure in their learning. Education is a lifelong journey, and it is our role to guide our young people through that journey.
Our approach is to inspire and engage our learners through a wide range of positive experiences. Nurtured through praise, encouragement, acknowledgement of success and celebration of achievement, we will find a way to help every student work hard, achieve highly and fulfil their potential as Respectful, Responsible and Resilient citizens who are proud to claim that they are part of the Stantonbury tradition.
We pride ourselves on the relationships our dedicated and motivated staff have with our students. By working closely with our families, we will build these relationships and ensure that all our young people are committed to learning and developing the character necessary to take advantage of the opportunities provided.
There is a wealth of information about the school on our website and we would encourage any prospective job applicant to come and visit to see the school and meet the team. We think that Stantonbury School is a great place to work and we hope you will want to join us on our journey.
Benefits:
We value our staff and pride ourselves on our caring ethos with a strong and genuine focus on staff wellbeing. We are committed to developing our staff at all stages of their career, both internally and externally.
- Training / CPD
- Benefit discount scheme
- Access to Teachers' pension schemes
- Eye care voucher scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership
- Free car parking
Come and join the Stantonbury School family and become part of our exciting journey.
Ben Wilson, Associate Principal
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