Website Kenton School
Post: Head of Faculty of Visual and Performing Arts
Salary Range: M/UPR £30,000 to £46,525 plus TLR1b £11,408 pa
Location: Kenton School, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 3RU
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Closing date: Noon on Thursday 4th October
Interviews: Wednesday 9th October
Thank you for your interest in the above post. Kenton School is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school at the heart of the community in which we serve. With just 1800 students, we are amongst the largest schools in the Northeast. At Kenton we are clear about our vision; Students are at the centre of everything we do. Through collaboration, every aspect of our work is of high quality. Our academies deliver an ambitious and inclusive curriculum that enables all students to excel academically and socially.
Following promotion of the current postholder, we are seeking a Head of Faculty to join and lead our visual and performing arts department. This is an exciting role focussed on educational progress of learners within art, music, drama and performing arts. In addition, the role will include leading extra-curricular activities to meet course requirements and showcase students work, including ensuring a programme of school productions/performances and exhibitions.
If you are the person we are looking for you will be able to demonstrate:
- A passion for all aspects of performing and visual arts.
- Demonstrable experience driving performance improvements in your designated curriculum or core leadership area.
- An ability to think and act strategically with sensitivity to organisational and wider political priorities to deliver high quality outcomes.
- An ability to use data effectively and present views and opinions in discussion which contribute to positive outcomes including the ability to challenge, give feedback and accept feedback constructively.
- A proven track record of effective people, resource and financial management or be able to demonstrate the ability to manage these areas.
- Ability to demonstrate high expectations and to instill these in others.
In return we offer:
- Salary sacrifice schemes such as childcare vouchers and cycle to work.
- Access to free gym facilities on our Kenton School site.
- Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- The opportunity to work in a fantastically resourced school with easy commuting access to both the A1 and A19, in a supportive team committed to the development of all our staff.
How to apply
If you feel you have the experience, skills and attributes to succeed as part of our team, please download an application form (see below) and return it to [email protected]
Northern Leaders Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in all its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff at school.
