Key Role Information

Salary
£32,916.00 - £51,048.00
Job type
Permanent
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
05/12/2025 09:00
Interview
ASAP
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
M1- UPS3, TLR 2c
Department
Performing Arts
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
27.50
Weeks per year
39.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Head of Performing Arts to join our dedicated team at Dean Trust Ardwick.

The core purpose of the role will be to is to lead the subject of Performing Arts within Dean Trust Ardwick. The post holder will be expected to work collaboratively with other subjects in the school and with other Dean Trust Schools. The post holder will provide outstanding quality provision in the Performing Arts subjects as well as contribute to the SMSC provision at a whole school level.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Plan and deliver a full KS3 and KS4 Performing Arts curriculum.
  • Plan and deliver high quality teaching and learning. 
  • To deliver performances, plays shows and concerts throughout the terms.
  • Be fully committed to raising standards and improving the life chances of all pupils. 
  • Display an enthusiasm for your subject which motivates and engages pupils in lessons.
  • Contribute to the effective operation of your curriculum team through accepting reasonable delegation of responsibilities and tasks.
  • Contribute to effective induction of NQTs and other staff new to your curriculum team through learning and development.
  • Be responsible for faculty improvements, planning and evaluating
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement in standards, high quality evaluation and improvement planning throughout the trust.
  • To lead, support and encourage the highest possible standards of behaviour, learning, attainment and achievement
  • To manage resources creatively, effectively and efficiently to meet the priorities of the school

For more information about the role please contact us on 01619722988 or email emmahurworth@deantrustardwick.co.uk.

Thank you again for your interest in working for The Dean Trust. We look forward to hearing from you.


We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.


Benefits

Conditions of Service
Occupational Sick Pay
Continuous Service
Family Friendly Policies and Leave of Absence
Health Care Cash Plan
Preferential Admission
Free places to school-run Holiday, Breakfast and After School Clubs
The Believe Learning Institute
Recognition Awards
Employee Assistance Programme
High Street Benefits and Discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme
Pension and Death in Service Benefit

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Statusessential
Degree in subject relevant to the school curriculum

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Full working knowledge of the National Curriculum requirements for their associated subjectessential

Experience

Enthusiastic and excellent classroom practitioner, to be able to teach their associated subject up to GCSE standardessential

Personal Attributes

Willingness and ability to work co-operatively as part of a team and self-motivate when working independently essential
Ability to work effectively with pupils, staff, parents and members of the communityessential
Unwavering commitment to improving the life-chances of young peopleessential

About Us

Dean Trust Ardwick

Emma Hurworth

emmahurworth@deantrustardwick.co.uk

345 Stockport Road
Ardwick
Manchester
M13 0LF

Safeguarding Information

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.


This post involves working with children, young people, vulnerable adults or is a position of trust. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found at the Disclosure and Barring Service website (www.gov.uk/dbs). Any failure to disclose the appropriate information could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the organisation. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.