Head of Performing Arts

We are looking to appoint, from January 2017, an  ‘Outstanding’, talented and enthusiastic Head of Performing Arts. This highly regarded and successful faculty encompasses Music, Music Technology, Drama and Theatre, Dance and Media. You will combine excellent organisational and management skills with the ability to lead, inspire and motivate both staff and students in order to lead the development and delivery of the  Performing Arts curriculum, covering Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. You will have a  proven track record of success, and raising pupil attainment in this subject, particularly at examination level.   

The successful applicant must:

• be passionate and committed to improving teaching and learning.
• have excellent interpersonal and presentational skills.
• have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to   communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers and the wider   community to provide support, motivation and guidance to subject teachers and   support staff.
• be receptive to change and have the ability to work under pressure.
• be flexible, collaborative and resilient.
• be able to work well as part of a welcoming, hard-working and committed team.
• maximise the potential of students of all abilities.
• have a passion for the subject and the ability to share this with young people.
• be able to teach to A Level and all abilities.
• a specialism in Music or Drama is desirable but not essential.  

You will find us to the north of the historic city of York and we have   an excellent learning environment and superb facilities. 

The Joseph Rowntree School is committed to safeguarding   and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff  and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be  subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Further details and an  application form can be downloaded from our website www.josephrowntreeschool.co.uk Please also download the Applicant’s Guidance document – ‘How to Apply’.  

Completed  application forms should be addressed to Mrs Tracy Bussey,  Headteacher’s PA at the school (email address: tb@josephrowntree.york.sch.uk) 

Closing date:  –  Sunday   9th October, 12 midnight 

THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE SCHOOL
Haxby Road, New Earswick, York, YO32 4BZ
Tel No: 01904   552100