Head of Performing Arts

Lionheart Teach; Barrow upon Soar; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Barrow upon Soar is seeking a Head of Performing Arts to join their vibrant team. The ideal candidate will be a dedicated educator committed to fostering an inspiring environment, enhancing student aspirations, and contributing to the school's pastoral care. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to shape the department and engage with students in both academic and extra-curricular pursuits. A supportive CPD framework is available for ongoing professional growth.

Benefits

Personalised CPD programme

Support for staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experienced in teaching Performing Arts at a secondary school level.
• Proactive in contributing to extra-curricular activities.
• Ability to raise aspirations and achievements among students.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Performing Arts department effectively.
• Contribute to pastoral care as a tutor.
• Engage in professional development opportunities.

Skills

Team player

Excellent teaching skills

Commitment to student achievement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

* Head of Performing ArtsNEWFast Apply# Head of Performing ArtsEmployerLocation: Barrow upon Soar, LeicestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: MS/UPS plus TLR2APosted: 15th January 2026Start Date: 13th April 2026Expires: 29th January 2026 08:00 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 13th April 2026Job ID: 1529538Start Date: 13th April 2026* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1529538* Share :**Head of Performing Arts**We are seeking a talented, energetic and passionate Head of Performing Arts to join our talented and vibrant Creatives Team.This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and passionate individual to work alongside a highly committed team within a school that is on a journey to become an Outstanding school with the support the Lionheart Educational Trust. This full-time post will suit an ambitious teacher of the highest quality who will relish the challenge of working with able and articulate students alongside passionate colleagues and be supported by a personalised CPD programme – underpinned by a commitment to staff wellbeing – is also available.The successful candidate will be a highly effective team player, an excellent teacher and will be committed to raising the aspirations and achievement of all students. You will want to strengthen and help shape the ethos of the department and our school.All our full-time teachers are expected to act as tutors thereby making a significant contribution to the pastoral care of our students. In addition, the successful applicant will be expected to contribute in some capacity to our extensive extra-curricular programme.For further details plus the full job description and person specification, please see attached the recruitment pack.**Enquiries:**For more information or to arrange a tour of our school please contact Robyn Hill.*We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.**The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed. We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.*### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Humphrey Perkins School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Humphrey Perkins SchoolPart of### Lionheart Educational Trust