Head of Performing Arts in Barrow upon Soar

Overview
Head of Performing Arts at Humphrey Perkins School, part of the Lionheart Educational Trust. Location: Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire. Contract: Permanent, Full Time. Salary: MS / UPS plus TLR2A. Start date: 13th April 2026. Expires: 29th January :00 AM.
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the Performing Arts department, promoting high standards across all key stages.
Act as a tutor as part of pastoral care for our students.
Contribute to the school’s extensive extra-curricular programme.
Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen and shape the ethos of the department and the school.
Support a personalised CPD programme and staff wellbeing.
Demonstrate commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people; participate in required pre-employment checks including enhanced DBS.
Refer to the attached recruitment pack for the full job description and person specification.
Qualifications and experience
Qualified teacher with a track record of high-quality teaching; leadership or coordination experience in Performing Arts is desirable.
Ability to work with able and articulate students; commitment to raising aspirations and achievement.
Strong teamwork, communication, and pastoral care skills.
Safeguarding and equal opportunities
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. 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. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Attachments: recruitment pack referenced in the job description.
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