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Head of Faculty - Expressive Arts

Job details
Posting date: 26 October 2024
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 17 November 2024
Location: Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 4BD
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: f85a20d0-721d-497b-a77b-714afa0994e6

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We're searching for a visionary arts leader, ideally with a music background, to revitalise our school's arts programme. The ideal candidate will be a passionate advocate for the arts and physical education, committed to creating an inclusive and inspiring learning environment. They should possess strong leadership skills, a creative spirit, and a collaborative approach to working with curriculum leaders, teachers and pupils. With the potential for advancement into a senior leadership role, this is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and innovative educator.

What the school offers its staff

The school offers all employees bespoke training and support; a highly cohesive and supportive staff team; outstanding CPD including up to date individualised action research; the opportunity to develop skills and interest through extra-curricular clubs and a chance to join Risedale at a very important point in the school's development.

Further details about the role

Are you a visionary leader seeking to elevate arts education?

If you have a proven track record of success in expressive/performing arts education and a passion for fostering creativity, confidence, and enjoyment of the arts, we invite you to join our team. As leader of our newly established Expressive Arts faculty (music, art, drama and PE), you will have the opportunity to champion innovative approaches that empower our pupils to showcase both emerging and exceptional talents. You will also lead a team of curriculum leaders.

Ready to shape the future of arts education?

This role offers a unique chance to design and implement a groundbreaking vision for our arts curriculum and accompanying enrichment programmes. With a blank slate at your disposal, you can craft a curriculum and enrichment programme that inspires and challenges our pupils.

Join a thriving community of educators

We're searching for a visionary arts leader, ideally with a music background, to revitalise our school's arts programme. The ideal candidate will be a passionate advocate for the arts and physical education, committed to creating an inclusive and inspiring learning environment. They should possess strong leadership skills, a creative spirit, and a collaborative approach to working with curriculum leaders, teachers and pupils. With the potential for advancement into a senior leadership role, this is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and innovative educator.

Benefit from our commitment to professional development

We offer comprehensive training and support, individualised professional development, leadership development opportunities, a collaborative and exceptionally supportive staff team, opportunities for extracurricular involvement, and the chance to contribute to exciting school improvements to demonstrate your impact as a leader.

If you would like further information on the role or would like to arrange a visit to the school, please email blood.s@risedale.org.uk to arrange a suitable time.

Completed application forms should be emailed to jobs@risedale.org.uk or alternatively can be posted to Lucy Greenwood, Headteacher, Risedale School, Hipswell, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire DL9 4BD.

PLEASE NOTE: the school will not accept referrals/CVs from supply or employment agencies for this post.

Closing date: 23:59 Sunday 17th November 2024

Interview date: Week commencing 25th November 2024

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will therefore be required to complete an enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Commitment to safeguarding

Risedale School is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all children in our school. We will protect and support our vulnerable children, children who need support through early help, children in need and children who have a child protection plan. All North Yorkshire schools, including Risedale School, follow the North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership procedures.