Head of Performing Arts

Jubilee High School is seeking an inspirational leader to join our vibrant school community as Head of Performing Arts. You will lead a new team of passionate teachers to provide outstanding education and enrichment opportunities for every student.

As Head of Department, you will oversee the strategic development and vision for Performing Arts at Jubilee High. Key responsibilities will include developing the curriculum, supporting your team in delivering outstanding lessons, leading on assessing student outcomes and progress, fostering partnerships within our community to support extra-curricular opportunities. We are looking for an ambitious and dedicated professional who shares our ethos of nurturing the well-being of both students and staff.

Our school is in an exciting phase as part of the high achieving Bourne Education Trust. Following our "Good" Ofsted grading and major site refurbishments, we are driven in continuing to enhance our students’ learning experience both in and out of the classroom.

If you are eager to make a significant impact on young lives and continue to strengthen a great community, we encourage you to apply. We offer a collaborative environment where your passion, creativity and leadership will empower our students and only add to what is already an outstanding, passionate and dedicated staff body. Jubilee High also has a strong record of developing Early Career Teachers and promoting talent internally and across the Trust. Please contact us to learn more about this outstanding opportunity.

We are committed to providing the very best for our teachers. The benefits you can expect from working here include:

• A focus on staff well-being and a commitment to reducing staff workload
• A staff body focused on the development of technology and AI supporting learning
• Great opportunities for career progression
• ECT programme supported by our ‘Outstanding’ (Nov 2023) provider
• A shorter academic year (36.8 weeks per year), which means more holiday time and a good work-life balance

To apply for this position, please complete a Bourne Education Trust application form (CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered). Candidates applying via other job sites should follow the instructions provided. For further information email Mrs Jane Jolley – HR Assistant at jolleyj@jubileehigh.surrey.sch.uk

The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 1st May 2024, with interview date week commencing Monday, 6th May 2024.

Shortlisting will take place as applications are received and you will be contacted by email if we would like to see you for an interview. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to interview as and when applications are received, ahead of the closing date and withdraw this advert.

Equal Opportunities:

Jubilee High School and Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, students and other stakeholders. Application from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Safeguarding:

Jubilee High School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils and follows Safer Recruitment interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.