Ossett Academy & Accord Sixth Form are seeking to appoint a dedicated and highly skilled Head of Drama with vision, expertise, creativity, and imagination to lead a forward-thinking team.
We are looking for an outstanding practitioner who can enthuse, engage, empower and inspire both pupils and staff to achieve to the best of their ability. You will be responsible for promoting high standards of teaching and learning within your department and will act as a specialist in your field.
The successful candidate will be passionate about their subject and will develop an enriching curriculum to deliver exceptional outcomes for staff and pupils. Ideally you will have demonstrable experience of leading others or be an aspiring middle leader with proven experience in your field.
If you have the vision and skills to lead and deliver inspirational teaching whilst having the focus and drive to ensure our provision in respect of Drama is empowering and engaging for our pupils, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits of working at Accord Multi Academy Trust:
* Access to an Employee Benefits Portal & App including local and national discounts.
* Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme & Healthcare Cash Plans.
* 26 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus bank holidays after 5 years’ service.
* Payment of Local Living Wage.
* Free, on-site parking at every site.
* Dedicated site office.
* Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme).
We are confident that new staff joining our Trust will feel welcomed and happy to have chosen us. Prospective applicants are welcome to visit prior to applying. We also encourage prospective candidates to look at our website for further information regarding our ‘People Pledge’ and our recently launched Employee Benefit package Working For Our Trust - Accord (accordmat.org)
The Accord Multi Academy Trust was established in September 2016 and is currently made up of five academies, four of which were the founding members of the Trust. The Trust is committed to providing world class education for all our young people within our community and as such we recognise the pivotal role that our staff team have in this respect. The Trust places at the heart of its development a commitment to high quality professional development for all staff who join the Trust. We understand that by investing in our staff we will create an organisation with a shared vision and values that will transform education for young people.
We offer a supportive work environment with a dedicated and approachable central operational team and an educational strategy group who will work with you in order for you to reach your career goals and aspirations.
For an informal discussion about this position or to arrange a visit to our academy, please contact hr@accordmat.org or call on 01924 232820.
Application forms are available from
Completed application forms to be returned to hr@accordmat.org
Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 3rd February 2025.
Interviews are likely to be held week commencing Monday 3rd February 2025.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Accord Multi Academy Trust reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
We are committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles at the Trust. We welcome and encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, other ethnic minority groups, individuals who identify as LGBT+, and/or are registered with a disability. Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.
The Accord Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.