Teacher of Perfoming Arts

A challenging opportunity to contribute to our future

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious candidate to make a real and lasting impact on educational provision in the community of Irlam & Cadishead as its school evolves into an Academy sponsored by the Salford Academy Trust.

Irlam and Cadishead College faces significant challenges yet has the potential to become ‘outstanding’ over time. The ongoing evolution will provide an engaging and motivating environment that is perfect for candidates who are invested in being an active part of a rapidly developing College.

Irlam and Cadishead College is now seeking to appoint an exceptional, experienced and energetic Teacher of Performing Arts/Drama who is committed to providing outstanding education and has a clear vision for teaching and learning with a focus on improving outcomes for students and performance of the College as a whole. This role will contribute to the creation of an enriching and welcoming learning environment that provides an inspiring and exciting background that supports the success of both students and staff.

Irlam and Cadishead College is at the heart of the community and has the capacity to accommodate up to 950 students (including a small Sixth Form). The College moved to a purpose-built accommodation in 2011 and has developed strong links with local businesses including the Manchester United Foundation.

The successful candidate will have:

• A clear and focused drive to improve standards, outcomes and achievements using the developed Performing Arts/Drama Curriculum
• The ability to ensure all students make or exceed progress expectations due to good and effective teaching
• The ability to contribute to the College’s continuous improvement
• The capability to motivate, support and challenge students, encouraging a good attitude towards learning and creating a positive learning environment
• The passion and drive to effectively teach Performing Arts/Drama across the age and ability range at the College, including Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
• The drive to ‘close the gap’ in academic performance for Pupil Premium students
• The ability to accurately assess how their subjects are performing and to provide data to monitor and evidence this performance progress
• Excellent subject knowledge and awareness of the latest initiatives in the subject of Performing Arts/Drama
• The confidence to act as a role model for students and staff by setting high personal and professional standards
• The ability to build the ambition of students by promoting and embedding a culture of learning through means such as appropriate praise and reward

The successful candidate will enjoy working with:

• Students who are friendly, enthusiastic, well-behaved and willing to learn
• Staff who are welcoming, dedicated and share a commitment to improving standards
• Governors who are supportive, committed, engaged and knowledgeable
• A community that is aspirational and demanding
• Facilities that are state of the art

For further details or to request a viewing, please contact Dian at 0161 631 5574.

To apply, please download the attached application form and, upon completion, send it to Dian Saxon at dian.saxon@salfordacademytrust.co.uk  

Closing Date: Thursday 12th of May

Irlam and Cadishead College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to Enhanced DBS and Barred List Check clearance.