Head of Department Performing Arts
| Posting date: | 25 April 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2026 |
| Location: | South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 4UG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7cc29670-aa87-414a-bdbc-d854dc6ce17c |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Can you demonstrate:
• energy, enthusiasm and vision;
• a commitment to improving the lives of young people;
• a willingness to take risks and support innovation;
• innovative teaching and a commitment to sharing good practice;
• the ability to make inclusion a reality for all students;
• a willingness to become immersed in professional learning and embrace the culture of the school?
What the school offers its staff
If so, Mortimer Community College currently has just the vacancy you are looking for. We can offer:
• outstanding professional development;
• a school that was recognised nationally in 2020 as being in the top 200 improving and performing schools in the country;
• a school where risk taking in your teaching is encouraged;
• a school where mental health is embraced and is part of the culture of the school;
• a school where students and staff are valued and chasing positions on league tables is not a priority;
• a long-term approach to improvement, focused on life-long learning for all and quality teaching and learning.
Commitment to safeguarding
Mortimer Community College, based in the North East of England, is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) previously known as the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB). In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Can you demonstrate:
• energy, enthusiasm and vision;
• a commitment to improving the lives of young people;
• a willingness to take risks and support innovation;
• innovative teaching and a commitment to sharing good practice;
• the ability to make inclusion a reality for all students;
• a willingness to become immersed in professional learning and embrace the culture of the school?
What the school offers its staff
If so, Mortimer Community College currently has just the vacancy you are looking for. We can offer:
• outstanding professional development;
• a school that was recognised nationally in 2020 as being in the top 200 improving and performing schools in the country;
• a school where risk taking in your teaching is encouraged;
• a school where mental health is embraced and is part of the culture of the school;
• a school where students and staff are valued and chasing positions on league tables is not a priority;
• a long-term approach to improvement, focused on life-long learning for all and quality teaching and learning.
Commitment to safeguarding
Mortimer Community College, based in the North East of England, is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) previously known as the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB). In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.