Head of Faculty - Creative Arts

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about teaching music. We are looking for someone who has the ability to lead the Creative Arts faculty, ensuring high achievement and outstanding teaching and learning at both key stages. Our ideal candidate will be an experienced, outstanding practitioner of music with a proven track record of developing and implementing effective strategies for raising achievement in creative arts to secure the best possible outcomes for students. “Person fit” is essential to our thriving, driven team of middle leaders, hence the opportunity for the appointment brief to best fit your skills and experience. The successful applicant will be a strong team player committed to the school’s vision of “A community driven by high expectations and mutual respect providing all individuals with the belief and opportunities to succeed now and in the future”. We have very high expectations of all staff and for the right person this is a superb opportunity to further develop teaching and leadership skills through bespoke CPD provision across the Trust. You will be working in a modern, well resourced, supportive environment, which has excellent facilities. Kirkby High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and adheres to the Equality Act 2010. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment; any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced DBS disclosure. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.