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Head of Performing Arts

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Job Introduction

Function of the post:The post holder will take overall responsibility for the planning, monitoring, delivery and development of the curriculum in Performing Arts, which includes Dance, Drama, and Music. You will lead a team to deliver high-quality teaching and learning, ensuring students achieve expected or better progress in a supportive, innovative, and encouraging environment.You need to have the ability to teach Drama.Principal Accountabilities:1.Responsible for raising standards within the Performing Arts Department to ensure students achieve expected or better progress in all year groups and for specific student groups as directed by your line manager. 2.Monitor and develop the curriculum to engage, motivate, and inspire students, ensuring progress and creativity. 3.Lead the department in delivering an aspirational enrichment provision that will ensure all students have opportunities to develop a love for the Performing Arts. 4.Ensure high standards in teaching and learning, student behaviour, engagement for learning, and assessment practices in line with academic policy and best practices. 5.Provide motivation, inspiration, and high expectations of staff, supporting the continuous development of the department, managing and improving staff performance, and ensuring high levels of staff welfare. 6.Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe environment for students, staff, and visitors to the department. 7.Undertake department evaluation activities, including performance data analysis, lesson observations, learning walks, and regular work scrutiny to inform effective planning. 8.Create and implement a department strategic plan that is challenging and ambitious, reflecting the priorities and actions identified within the school’s Strategic Development Plan. 9.Make a positive contribution to the strategic aims, values, and ethos of your subject area, the school, its wider community, and the Trust.10.Take professional responsibility as an exemplary role model, promoting the values, culture, and ethos of the school to create a positive and motivational environment.