Head of Creative Arts - Music & Drama
| Posting date: | 01 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 October 2025 |
| Location: | Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6AY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 47f35a7d-b3d5-4820-ae19-8f292fc37e05 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team, where putting students first is a fundamental part of our culture. We strongly believe that positive outcomes for our students come from the professionalism, commitment and passion for excellence displayed by our staff.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated teacher who also has excellent leadership skills to lead a Creative Arts department. In addition, the ability to teach English up to GCSE is essential.
We are looking for someone with the ability to inspire and motivate students and staff; who has a proven track record of driving success and a commitment to ensuring all young people, regardless of background, maximise their potential.
The successful applicant will be creative, well organised and, with the support of a strong team, will actively assist in the further development of Creative Arts.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer:
• Employee Rewards package – High Street discounts, Staff Wellbeing centre
• A professional leadership development coach
• A Trust wide staff wellbeing policy
• Personalised professional development supported by an exceptional team within the Academy and Trust and driven through our Continual Professional Growth Policy which replaces appraisal and pay progression.
Commitment to safeguarding
West Somerset College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team, where putting students first is a fundamental part of our culture. We strongly believe that positive outcomes for our students come from the professionalism, commitment and passion for excellence displayed by our staff.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated teacher who also has excellent leadership skills to lead a Creative Arts department. In addition, the ability to teach English up to GCSE is essential.
We are looking for someone with the ability to inspire and motivate students and staff; who has a proven track record of driving success and a commitment to ensuring all young people, regardless of background, maximise their potential.
The successful applicant will be creative, well organised and, with the support of a strong team, will actively assist in the further development of Creative Arts.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer:
• Employee Rewards package – High Street discounts, Staff Wellbeing centre
• A professional leadership development coach
• A Trust wide staff wellbeing policy
• Personalised professional development supported by an exceptional team within the Academy and Trust and driven through our Continual Professional Growth Policy which replaces appraisal and pay progression.
Commitment to safeguarding
West Somerset College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.