Subject Leader of Music and Performing Arts

Do you have the ability to constantly deliver good and outstanding lessons across all years and ability ranges?

Are you committed to raising the profile of Music and Performing Arts and have the drive and passion to take a department forward?

Can you make a difference to the teaching of Music and Performing Arts at St Hild’s?

We are looking to appoint a diverse leader, committed to raising standards and attainment by nurturing and developing the Music and Performing Arts department, and leading it through a new era of change. 

The successful candidate must:

• Demonstrate a sustained and proven track record of improvement in Music and Performing Arts
• Demonstrate a clear vision for raising achievement in Music and Performing Arts at St Hild’s
• Be able to oversee the input of Music into the KS3 curriculum, extra-curricular activities and offers
• Have excellent subject knowledge and the ability to communicate with others
• Have high expectations and be able to manage changes and be a reflective practitioner
• Show the ability to motivate and inspire all students through high quality teaching and learning
• Lead by example, be flexible and supportive and develop the skills of others
• Demonstrate a professional commitment to develop own leadership skills

Further details on the post are available from the Head’s PA.  Details and application forms are available on the school website www.sthilds.org.uk and completed application forms should be returned by noon on Friday 14th October 2016.

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment.  Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.  The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.