Head of Performing Arts

Here at Lode Heath School, we’re on a mission to further develop all aspects of teaching, learning and assessment. Now’s your opportunity to help us achieve our ambitious goals as you lead on the delivery of drama and music ensuring an exceptional learning experience. Both subjects sit within the wider faculty of Creative Arts & Industries bringing together the five subjects of Art, Design Technology, Food, Drama & Music into one team where a desire to bring these subjects to life and develop students’ wider skills and interests drives the sharing of best practice and the trialling of new approaches. Within this refreshingly collaborative and team-focused culture, colleagues work together towards shared goals. Our aim, quite simply, is to make sure that student achievement and enrichment is at the very heart of everything we do. Drama is an important part of our curriculum and is highly valued. As Head of Performing Arts, you will be an excellent classroom practitioner who is equipped to ensure high attainment and positive learning experiences for our students across key stages 3 and 4. You will hold high expectations and uncompromising ambition for our students, and you will value the contribution extra-curricular clubs, activities, performances and events can make in achieving this. Our flash mob performances and end of term shows are a real hit with students, staff and our wider school family and we are keen to build on this even further. Following continued success over the last few years, the community trusts us to deliver an excellent education. In turn, we are working to develop Lode Heath as a learning hub for all where the sharing of best practice is both encouraged and commonplace. As you support your students and team to thrive, we will support you to progress your career with us. The ongoing training and development of our staff is a key priority, which is why you’ll enjoy access to a wide range of CPD opportunities including NPQs and our own Trust-wide leadership development programme. There’s an exceptional environment waiting for you outside of work too. One of the most prosperous towns in the Midlands, Solihull offers plenty of superb amenities from its thriving shopping centre through to lively bars and first-class restaurants. Close to Birmingham Airport, the NEC and Resorts World, it also has excellent transport links to Birmingham city centre and beyond. Lode Heath School is a member of the Arden Multi-Academy Trust where we are committed in working together to help and enrich the experiences of all within the AMAT family; we have a clear vision to generate self-belief, self-worth, esteem and confidence in our young people who can then display the ambition and aspiration in achieving high educational outcomes. An informal visit to the school is a great way to discover Lode Heath for yourself. Just contact Mrs Jones at the office@lodeheath.org.uk to arrange a date. To find out more and to apply, please visit Lode Heat