We are seeking to appoint a highly qualified, motivated, and ambitious leader with the highest personal and academic standards to lead our Performing Arts Department, someone who is an outstanding practitioner, with high expectations and a record of achieving the best outcomes from their students. We are looking for a leader with drive, energy, a genuine love for teaching and learning and a passion for Performing Arts, someone who has the vision and determination to lead the Department to ensure all our students receive excellence every day.
At Ashington Academy, we aim to provide opportunities to enable all students to learn and make lifelong friendships in a caring, supportive environment. In becoming successful learners, we want all our students to develop a love of learning, to recognise that learning is a lifelong activity and that the skills they acquire and develop are transferrable.
Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day.
We are committed to:
• A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students.
• A positive and caring ethos.
• An excellent learning environment and resources.
• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued.
• A supportive and effective governing body.
The successful candidate will:
• leading the strategic direction and development of the department
• driving forward the quality of teaching and learning in the department
• leading and managing staff
• effectively deploying resources
• performance Management responsibilities.
If you are passionate about the students with whom you work, have high expectations with regards to standards and behaviour and a commitment to ensuring that every student achieves their full potential, we look forward to your application.
Deadline: Monday 28 March
Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 29 March with interviews taking place week commencing 4 April 2022.
How to apply:
Application packs can be downloaded from the website.
Letters of application should be no more than two sides of A4 and should be returned with application forms to [email protected] or by post to Jade Hutton, Support Services Manager, Bedlington Academy, Palace Road, Bedlington, NE22 7DS.