Head of Performing Arts

Overview

Voted 'Most Inspirational School in Rochdale' in 2024, and the only school in Greater Manchester and Lancashire with 'World Class Schools' status. Conveniently located just off the M62, we offer an easy commute from Stockport, Central Manchester, Leeds, Blackburn, Warrington, and Burnley - all within 40 minutes or less. We value our staff and provide time off for important family events, such as school nativity plays and first days at school etc.

Strong commitment to staff development and supporting /facilitating experiences which support career progression. Free access to our onsite gym. Free Simply Health membership that includes money off prescriptions, dental check-ups, physiotherapy, opticians, and GP appointments. Opportunity for free lunches available. 20 additional PPA hours per year beyond government guidelines. Work in an environment where Ofsted say that our students are 'proud to attend this school' and 'can learn in lessons without disruption'.

With a 'behaviour system which allows [leaders] to respond to any uncommon instances of students' poor behaviour rapidly'.

Hollingworth Academy is part of the Hollingworth Learning Trust. The Trust's core purpose is to make a positive difference to the lives of its children. Its role, as a sponsor of the academy, is to provide the support, challenge, expertise, and resources necessary to significantly improve the provision for education. In 2023, Hollingworth Academy was awarded the World Class Schools Quality Mark;

the only school in Greater Manchester and Lancashire out of 463 to achieve this world class status. Here at Hollingworth Academy, we believe that everyone excels every day. This ethos is built on our core values of RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY and RESILIENCE and these values are at the heart of everything we do. We want considerate and confident young adults who are respected within their community, capable of successfully entering further education, employment, and training.

We will always have the highest expectations for all of our students, as their success is our success. We are extremely proud of our students and their achievements. Indeed, visitors frequently comment that they are confident, respectful, thoughtful, and articulate young people.

Hollingworth Academy operates a Smoke Free Policy for all its employees and applies to any building and associated grounds within the immediate vicinity of the building which is wholly owned, leased, or operated and occupied by the academy.

• Lead the Performing Arts team (Drama, Music and Dance) at Hollingworth Academy and drive progress across the faculty.
• Work with colleagues to ensure high-quality teaching and learning in Performing Arts.
• Engage in and contribute to educational research to develop practices within the faculty.
• Contribute to the academy's commitment to ensuring pupils achieve outcomes that reflect their full potential.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to support school improvement and governance of the faculty.

• Outstanding and inspirational practitioner with drive and ambition to lead a Performing Arts team.
• Experience of leading a faculty and delivering excellent pupil progress in Performing Arts.
• Commitment to high-quality educational research and evidence-based practice.
• Strong alignment with the academy's values and ethos (RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, RESILIENCE).

• Salary:
  Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale (dependent on experience) plus TLR 2.3 £ 8,610. For outstanding candidates, a recruitment and retention allowance may be negotiated during the interview process, of up to £5,000.
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Additional benefits: free onsite gym, Simply Health membership discounts, free lunches, 20 extra PPA hours per year beyond government guidelines.