Yate Academy · Yate, South West
The Greenshaw Learning Trust is ‘Always Learning’
We are looking for a dedicated Head of Music & Drama to join our friendly, supportive team at Yate Academy, part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, from 1st September 2026.
About the role:
The successful candidate will motivate, challenge, support and inspire our students. They must also have relevant experience in a similar role with a proven track record.
As the Head of Music & Drama you will have excellent subject knowledge and will facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential. You will also implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area as appropriate.
Main purpose of the role
Oversee/organise curriculum delivery within the Music & Drama Departments.
Make available full, up-to-date schemes of work, for the subjects within the Learning Areas.
Encouraging the selection of suitable teaching and learning styles and subject matter in providing a differentiated approach to students.
Monitor and analyse the academic performance of students on an ongoing basis and provide relevant reports when requested.
Devise and implement appropriate intervention strategies.
Complete self-evaluation documentation, in particular data analysis of student performance Post-16.
Duties and responsibilities
To lead, develop and enhance the teaching practice of others, including participation in Performance Management/appraisal arrangements.
To impact on the educational progress of students.
To contribute to curriculum planning and delivery as applicable.
To monitor teaching and learning as part of the Yate Academy’s coaching programme.
Modelling best practice for teachers
Demonstrate excellent performance against all of the teacher’s standards and the Greenshaw Principles of Teaching.
Contribute to the development of the Greenshaw Learning Trust by sharing effective practice, working in partnership with other schools and promoting innovation.