Director of Performing Arts - Beckenham

Director of Performing Arts – Beckenham

• Salary: £53,731 - £61,787 per year (L1-L7, Outer London) + Performance and Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Benefits

• Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

• Start Date: September 2025

• Application Deadline: 18/04/2025

• Interview Date: 22/04/2025

About the Role

Our client, a highly successful and high-performing secondary academy in Beckenham, is seeking an experienced and passionate Director of Performing Arts to lead and enhance the quality of teaching and learning within the subject. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to play a key role in shaping the performing arts provision from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5, ensuring high standards and inspiring a love for the subject among students.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding drama teacher with strong leadership skills, a track record of raising achievement, and experience in curriculum development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Performing Arts faculty, driving outstanding teaching and learning across all key stages.

• Develop and implement a broad, balanced, and high-quality curriculum in line with the academy’s aims.

• Manage and deploy resources effectively, ensuring the highest standards in student progress and achievement.

• Support and mentor staff, fostering a culture of continuous professional development.

• Embed effective behaviour for learning strategies within the faculty.

• Drive literacy development across the curriculum through innovative approaches.

• Contribute to the academy’s strategic vision, implementing policies and initiatives that enhance student experience and outcomes.

• Act as an inspiring role model in both teaching and pastoral responsibilities.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree.

• A minimum of two years’ teaching experience, with a proven track record of raising achievement.

• Experience in leading and managing others to drive high standards.

• A strong understanding of curriculum innovation and assessment for learning strategies.

• High-level ICT skills and knowledge of how technology can enhance learning.

• Experience in presenting to a wide audience, including teachers, students, and parents.

• A passion for developing students’ skills, confidence, and creativity through performing arts.

Why Join Our Client?

Our client is an outstanding academy with a reputation for academic excellence, high expectations, and an exceptional performing arts provision. It is a world-class school, recognised for developing students’ skills and competencies to a global standard. Staff benefit from:

• Career progression and professional development – access to high-quality CPD programmes and leadership pathways.

• Flexible working options – supporting a positive work-life balance.

• Competitive benefits package – including a pension scheme, performance and loyalty bonuses, and wellbeing support.

How to Apply

If you are a dynamic and ambitious leader with a passion for performing arts, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, send a copy of your up-to-date CV to ali.aslam@teachingpersonnel.com

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