Teacher of Performing and Expressive Arts with the ability to teach Music, Drama or Dance an advantage (TLR available for the right candidate)
Salary: £31,650 to £49,084 (+£5644 for DHoD role)
Pay Range: Main Pay Range or Upper Pay Range (+TLR2B for right candidate)
Start date: 1 September 2025
Contract type: Full Time
Contract term: Permanent
Suitable for ECT's: Yes
Closing date: 9am Friday 7th March 2025
Interview date: Monday 17th March 2025
"Pupils are proud of the diversity represented within their school. They animatedly described ‘the power of you’ days where they celebrate each other’s cultures and faiths. Pupils said that everyone is free to be themselves. This creates a sense of belonging which helps pupils to feel happy in school. Polite and respectful interactions between pupils and adults are the norm. Pupils embrace opportunities to make changes for the benefit of others. Pupils appreciate the care that staff have taken to ensure that the diversity of the school community is reflected in the school’s high-quality curriculum. The school has high expectations of pupils’ achievement. Most pupils achieve well. Staff are overwhelmingly proud to work at the school.'" Ofsted 2024
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher of Performing and Expressive Arts with the ability to teach Music, Drama or Dance an advantage, to teach across the school to GCSE level. We are looking for candidates with a passion for their chosen subject and the ability to deliver an innovative curriculum at key stages 3 and 4. Consideration will be given to a Deputy Head of Department role with TLR for the right candidate.
To be successful, you will need to demonstrate the following characteristics:
· evidence of good quality teaching and subject knowledge;
· a commitment to high standards and outcomes;
· an understanding of how to use assessment to inform planning for excellent teaching and learning;
· the ability to differentiate materials to meet the needs of the learners;
· evidence of good classroom management skills;
· the ability to work with the needs of the students and parents in our culturally diverse community;
· a willingness to contribute to enrichment activities;
· the ability to organise and prioritise your own workload whilst working alone, and as part of a team;
· a confident and competent approach to the use of ICT to engage students in their learning.
To Apply:
The preferred method of application is completion of an online application form via TES. Should you require an alternative format please contact hr@stretfordhigh.com
Further information, including ‘Why Work at SHS?’ can be found on the School’s website:
Informal enquiries about the post can be made to hr@stretfordhigh.com
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancies.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2022, an online search may be undertaken for short listed candidates as part of due diligence. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought, along with other relevant pre-employment checks, for the successful applicant.