Head of Performance (Music & Drama)
| Posting date: | 24 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Main/Upper Pay Scale (London Fringe Allowance) + TLR |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 May 2026 |
| Location: | Swanley, BR8 7TE |
| Company: | TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3460 |
Summary
Job Advert
We don’t just have new buildings; we have a new vision. We are seeking a pioneer to step into this brand-new role and breathe life
into our incredible new performance spaces.
If you are a curriculum architect and a natural leader who can turn a blank canvas into a standing ovation, we want to meet you.
Are you ready to build a legacy? This is a brand-new, pivotal role created to transform the creative heartbeat of our school. We
have invested heavily in our future, and we are looking for an ambitious, visionary leader to take the reins of our Performing
Arts department. With amazing, state-of-the-art new facilities- the stage is literally set. We just need the right person to lead
the show.
As our first Head of Performance, you won’t just be managing a department; you will be designing the curriculum from the ground
up. You will oversee both Music and Drama, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and inclusivity. Your mission is to
grow our existing team, inspire our students, and significantly expand our KS4 offer to ensure Performing Arts is a premier choice
for our Key Stage 4 cohorts.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we find the right candidate.
Our Commitment
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and
barring service check.
Flexible working
We recognise the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests
outside of work. We promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At Kemnal, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value
individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage
applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at Kemnal - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the
recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways
that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
We don’t just have new buildings; we have a new vision. We are seeking a pioneer to step into this brand-new role and breathe life
into our incredible new performance spaces.
If you are a curriculum architect and a natural leader who can turn a blank canvas into a standing ovation, we want to meet you.
Are you ready to build a legacy? This is a brand-new, pivotal role created to transform the creative heartbeat of our school. We
have invested heavily in our future, and we are looking for an ambitious, visionary leader to take the reins of our Performing
Arts department. With amazing, state-of-the-art new facilities- the stage is literally set. We just need the right person to lead
the show.
As our first Head of Performance, you won’t just be managing a department; you will be designing the curriculum from the ground
up. You will oversee both Music and Drama, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and inclusivity. Your mission is to
grow our existing team, inspire our students, and significantly expand our KS4 offer to ensure Performing Arts is a premier choice
for our Key Stage 4 cohorts.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we find the right candidate.
Our Commitment
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and
barring service check.
Flexible working
We recognise the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests
outside of work. We promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At Kemnal, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value
individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage
applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at Kemnal - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the
recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways
that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
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