Broadway Academy
Head of Drama
MPS / UPS +TLR 2B (£5,347)
Required September 2024
Are you an ambitious, creative leader with a passion for improving educational outcomes for students in inner city Birmingham?Do you have the commitment and positivity to contribute to Broadway's values-driven ethos, the drive to promote high expectations for students and staff and the vision and resilience to play a pivotal role in the ongoing development and growth of the Drama department?
Broadway Academy Trust has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted for 14 years and constantly strives for excellence.
The Department
The Performing Arts Department is a small but supportive group of dedicated individuals committed to providing excellent curricular and extracurricular opportunities. Facilities are excellent with one black box theatre and another large drama space with tiered seating. Both rooms have lighting rigs with state-of-the-art profile lighting.
Drama has a strong 5-year curriculum which develops students to become confident performers, able public speakers competent in support roles such as lighting or makeup.
The Role
We are seeking a leader who will ensure not just that good results at GCSE continue to rise, but that an enhanced performing arts curriculum at Broadway is developed.
You will be able to develop and deliver strategies and plans to: improve boys' underachievement, address SEN support and outcomes and put literacy at the forefront for improving the Academy's weakest readers. You will have a strong commitment to effective behaviour management within a restorative practice framework. You will have the proven ability to manage and support a small staff group and maintain momentum and morale, whilst delivering an exciting programme of performance.
You should be inspired by Broadway's existing co-curricular and extra-curricular offer through its outdoor education centre in Worcestershire and want to bring your creativity to expand this for the department and the benefit of
our students.
Why you should join us
You will get a real opportunity to make a difference within a school which encourages students and staff to be aspirational. We have an innovative partnership with a well-regarded school in the independent sector. Staff development is a priority for all, and we provide structured CPD. High achieving teachers have access to an accelerated leadership programme linked to NPQs.
Staff wellbeing is a priority, and the Trust provides an employee assistance programme to support staff. All teaching staff receive a work laptop.
If you are keen to work in a successful and growing academy trust which encourages staff to aim high in their own careers, this could be a fantastic opportunity for you.
Come and have a look around and speak to the department.
To arrange a visit, seek more information or request a full application pack, please contact Paul Hunt at Hays Education:
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You can also visit our dedicated recruitment website: https://web/broadway-academy
Closing date: Wednesday 22nd May 2024 19:00am
Broadway Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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