Subject Leader of Performing Arts
Sandhurst School
Bracknell Forest
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS per annum plus TLR1 of £9,272 and Outer London Fringe
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 15 April 2024
Job overview
Do you have a passion for Drama and Music and the ability to lead?
We are delighted to present this exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious candidate to take over this position and maintain the high standards of this department of excellence.
We are looking for a professional who:
- Has the creativity, drive and passion to be integral in leading us to put the Performing Arts at the heart of our curriculum.
- Has the ability to develop a strategic approach to meet school objectives, with a focus on student well-being and achievement.
- Is deeply passionate about their subject and its value for the young people in our school.
For us, it is important that you are or aspire to be a truly outstanding leader who will help develop and drive outstanding practice. You will have a tangible passion for education and an unrelenting drive to ensure our children achieve only the very best outcomes and experiences both inside and outside of the classroom.
Sandhurst School is a caring, inclusive and well-ordered community. Our aim is to provide all students with the opportunity to succeed, with a strong emphasis on achievement, encouragement and development of skills and qualities to be active, accomplished, knowledgeable, caring and self-sufficient in tomorrow’s ever-changing world.
In November 2017 Ofsted reported that:
- “The Headteacher, leaders and governors are committed to improving pupils’ life chances”
- “Pupils’ conduct is typically good and they treat one another with respect”
- “Pupils feel safe and are kept safe”
- “Pupils are well looked after and are provided with the opportunity to succeed”
- “Strong relationships exist between staff and pupils”
Our staff are important and we endeavour to ensure all staff are appreciated and enjoy working in a supportive environment where staff wellbeing is embedded in the culture of our school.
- Laptops are provided for all teaching staff
- CPD opportunities are available to all staff at all levels
- Dedicated PPA time is protected for individuals
- Excellent Drama and Music teaching and performance facilities
- Free flu vaccinations are offered to all staff
- The staffroom is warm and welcoming to all staff
- The staff social committee organises events throughout the year
- Staff have access to counselling and mindfulness support
- Free access to our fitness studio
- Birthday biscuits and cake!
- We try hard to ensure you don’t miss key family events such as weddings, graduations and school plays
- There is a nursery adjacent to the school with negotiable rates for staff
We support flexible working where possible, we know one size does not fit all. We endlessly support working families and champion work-life balance, we’re so much more than ‘just another school’.
Should you have any questions regarding this role, please email Miss Read, PA to Headteacher: cread@sandhurstschool.org.uk
Please note: applicants may be invited to interview before the closing date, therefore please take the opportunity to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close the advert early should the right candidate apply.
To apply for this post please complete the online application form via TES.
Closing date: 9.00am, Monday 15th April 2024.
Employment is with Corvus Learning Trust and not Bracknell Forest Council. The trust is very popular and for most posts a large number of applications are received - it is thus not possible to notify all applicants of the outcome. Please accept that if you have not heard within three weeks of the closing date then, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful - in which case we offer our best wishes for the future.
Sandhurst School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is essential that all members of staff and volunteers share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all posts.
We reserve the right to carry out online searches should you be shortlisted for interview. We will ask shortlisted candidates to complete a self declaration prior to interview.
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About Sandhurst School
Sandhurst School challenges, supports and inspires every individual to achieve their best; a sense of belonging is encouraged, responsibility is shared and everyone is valued.
Background Information
Sandhurst is an 11-18 mixed comprehensive academy and part of the Corvus Learning Trust. The school is situated on the south eastern fringe of Berkshire at the borders with Surrey and Hampshire. Established in 1969, it serves the largely residential areas of Sandhurst, Owlsmoor and College Town, all of which have grown significantly since the school opened. A number of our students are drawn from the nearby Royal Military Academy. We have a friendly and supportive school which aims to encourage its students in the pursuit of excellence and where personal achievement and respect for others is recognised.
In November 2017 Ofsted reported that:
· “The Headteacher, leaders and governors are committed to improving pupils’ life chances”
· “Pupils’ conduct is typically good and they treat one another with respect”
· “Pupils feel safe and are kept safe”
· “Pupils are well looked after and are provided with the opportunity to succeed”
· “Strong relationships exist between staff and pupils”
There is a wide range of specialist accommodation, including excellent sporting facilities such as floodlit astroturf and hard court, tennis areas as well as a gymnasium and sports hall. Our school hall meets the standards of a professional auditorium and this, along with a well-equipped drama studio and music rooms, encourages large numbers of students to participate in school productions and concerts.
The SEN Department supports students with a wide range of learning and SEMH challenges, this can be the result of long-term absence, specific SEN need or difficulty engaging with mainstream education. The department has dedicated staff who work with these students, they lead interventions and offer bespoke support.
We have 3 curriculum Computing teaching rooms, 3 other small PC rooms and an open area for independent use of computers. All other subject areas access have access to mobile laptop trolleys and Chromebooks served by the school’s extensive wireless network. Additionally, every classroom has a digital projector and every teacher has a laptop.
The school’s virtual learning environment, Google Classroom, is a valuable resource for learning also enabling parents to support their child with homework and ensures that ICT continues to play a central role in students’ experience of a dynamic and relevant curriculum. The school holds the ICT Mark in recognition of its good practice.
Teaching and Learning
Teaching and learning is organised through subject departments. Subject Leaders, together with the Senior Leadership Team, enjoy a collaborative approach to curriculum development that ensures we can successfully combine new approaches with existing good practice. Over the past few years we have extended the range of pathways available to students and our priorities at present include personalising learning to meet the needs of every student. We believe that the keys to addressing this are harnessing the potential of new technologies, genuinely listening to the student voice and placing AfL firmly at the heart of our curricular plans.
High priority is given to supporting students with special needs, in mainstream classes wherever possible.
Students and Parents
The school is organised on a house basis with four houses, each with a Head of House and Deputy. The Heads of Houses with the House tutors are responsible for the welfare and progress of the students. Our tutoring system promotes cohesion and co-operation within the school.
Parents’ meetings are held regularly (progress reports are issued for all students). There are year group evenings when subject teachers meet parents. Parents are encouraged to contact the school if they have any concerns and to work in partnership with us to achieve success for their children.
School uniform is compulsory for Years 7-11.
A weekly news review containing school news and achievements, is published online every week.
Staff Development
We place a high priority on the professional development of our staff and we always look to meet the training needs of individuals. Each year all staff will be expected to review their work and discuss their objectives for the future.
Committees and working parties enable staff to contribute to the development of the school in addition to the subject and pastoral team meetings.
High professional standards in both conduct and appearance are expected of all staff.
The school has a no-smoking policy.
Senior Leadership Team
The Senior Leadership Team is responsible for the development of whole school policy and meet twice weekly.
A comprehensive School Development Plan is prepared annually and monitored consistently throughout the year. Each subject and pastoral team contributes to the improvement plan by drawing up an annual action plan which is similarly monitored throughout the year.
The School
We have high expectations in standards of behaviour and appearance but at the same time we are sensitive to the needs of all those who work here, staff and students. It is a friendly environment but there is a purposeful working atmosphere. A good humoured professional approach is adopted by the staff which sets the culture and ethos for the students. A culture of mutual respect is encouraged and support through teamwork is a feature of the school.
We have a good school and we always seek to improve what we do. Teachers are encouraged to take initiative and to contribute to development activities. We also have a highly committed support staff.
It is a lively community where people enjoy their work.
Sandhurst School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff employed by the Corvus Learning Trust in contact with children/young people or vulnerable adults must be aware that an enhanced DBS check will be undertaken.
Sandhurst School welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Mr Gareth Croxon
Headteacher
September 2023
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